Operation Soteria relaunch: cracking down on motorcycle crime

Drylaw team targets motorbike-related antisocial behaviour

Local police have appealed for the community’s help in tackling motorcycle crime and antisocial behaviour. Inspector James Jones said working together  ‘can bring an end to this dangerous and disruptive behaviour.’ Continue reading Operation Soteria relaunch: cracking down on motorcycle crime

Man in court following Muirhouse assault and motorcycle robbery

Local Police have confirmed that a 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged following an assault and robbery in Muirhouse Gardens. The incident happened around 7.10pm on Wednesday 1st March, and involved the theft of a motorcycle. Continue reading Man in court following Muirhouse assault and motorcycle robbery

Crackdown on antisocial behaviour in Hunter Square

The public toilets in Edinburgh’s Hunter Square have been closed in the latest move to tackle anti-social behaviour. The joint agreement between the City of Edinburgh Council and Police Scotland to close the toilets comes as part of a set of actions being taken forward to tackle anti-social behaviour in the area. Continue reading Crackdown on antisocial behaviour in Hunter Square

Teenager in custody following vandalism spree

Police have arrested an 18-year-old male in connection with a number of offences in the North Edinburgh area. The teenager has been charged with forty-three vandalisms, which include damage to a number of cars overnight in a trail of carnage between 13 and 14 November. Continue reading Teenager in custody following vandalism spree

Witness appeal following Muirhouse hit and run

Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses following a hit and run collision in Muirhouse. The incident happened at around 10:10pm on Thursday (December 29th) on Muirhouse Green at its junction with Ferry Road. Continue reading Witness appeal following Muirhouse hit and run

North Edinburgh hit by car vandalism spree

At least 25 cars damaged in overnight vandalism attacks

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Police are investigating following a wave of car vandalisms across North Edinburgh. A series of incidents occurred overnight between Sunday and Monday and took place across the area -incidents were reported in Granton, Boswall, Trinity and Hawthornvale. Continue reading North Edinburgh hit by car vandalism spree

Fireworks reminder: avoid putting lives at risk

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A senior fire officer has said that lighting fireworks inside buildings is “mindless,” and puts lives at risk. Fortunately no-one was hurt in the Dundee incident, but The Scottish Fire and Rescue service is urging the public to act responsibly this fireworks season. Continue reading Fireworks reminder: avoid putting lives at risk