Tag: antisocial behaviour

Police hunt youth gang following Ferry Road incident

Drylaw Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault which occurred about 5.30pm on Tuesday 8th May. A cyclist on the Ferry Road walkway near to Ainslie Park Leisure Centre had items thrown at him and was pushed off his bike by a group of youths. Continue reading Police hunt youth gang following Ferry Road incident

Arrests follow Aberdeen Hibs clash

Around 15,000 fans were in Aberdeen at the weekend to watch as Aberdeen FC welcomed Hibernian FC to Pittodrie. Officers would like to thank the vast majority of these fans who were extremely supportive of police on the ground and who were clearly there to enjoy the game – but a very small number of people were charged in connection with various offences before and during the game despite repeated warnings that anti-social behaviour of any kind would be robustly dealt with. Continue reading Arrests follow Aberdeen Hibs clash

Youth charged with motorcyle offences

A 15-year-old youth has been charged in connection with motorcycle disorder that occurred across Edinburgh on Saturday (January 13). The male was charged following reports of a series of incidents involving off-road motorcycles which occurred across Drylaw, Portobello, Leith, City Centre, Dalkeith Road and Craigmillar.

A report will be sent to the Children’s Reporter.  A 24-year-old man has also been reported for warrant to the Procurator Fiscal in connection with this activity. Continue reading Youth charged with motorcyle offences

Another Drylaw motorcycle incident sees two pedestrians injured

Police are appealing for information in connection with motorcycle-related anti-social behaviour in areas across the Edinburgh yesterday. Drylaw, Milton Road, Portobello, Leith, the City Centre, Dalkeith Road and Craigmillar were all affected by a series of incidents which involved a large group of off-road bikers.

One incident which happened in Drylaw around 1.30pm resulted in a collision involving two pedestrians who were slightly injured as a result. Continue reading Another Drylaw motorcycle incident sees two pedestrians injured

Focus on youth at community council meeting

West Pilton West Granton Community Council

Tuesday 9 January, 7pm

West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre

Dear All,

A Happy New Year to you!
Just giving you a heads up that our January meeting will include a discussion led by Ben Macpherson MSP on the subject of crime and young people.
An invitation has been sent to the Police and the Council and to the young people and youth provision in the area to join us in this discussion.
The meeting has been moved to the 9th January to allow Ben and others to attend.
Hope to see you there,
Willie Black (Chair, West Pilton West Granton CC)

Two jailed for Drylaw hit and run

Two men who fled the scene following a serious road traffic collision in which a 10-year-old boy was seriously injured have been sentenced to time in prison. The incident, which happened on Ferry Road near Drylaw Police Station, both sickened and angered the local community. Continue reading Two jailed for Drylaw hit and run

Men face court following Bonfire Night disorder

Police have made a number of arrests in connection with public disorder on Bonfire Night which saw a woman police officer seriously injured in North Edinburgh. Five men will appear in court today with two more to appear at a later date. Continue reading Men face court following Bonfire Night disorder