Ye Olde Inn, Saturday 22 August: do you know this woman?
Police Scotland has released CCTV images of a woman they wish to trace as part of an investigation into a serious assault earlier this year. The incident happened at around 9pm on Saturday 22 August at the Ye Olde Inn, Davidson’s Mains. Continue reading Police release images of Davidson’s Mains assault
Police have appealed for witnesses after a teenager was assaulted and robbed on Blackhall cycle path on Wednesday evening.
The 16 year old youth was walking home and joined the cycle path at Wester Coates Terrace when he saw three males standing at the bridge area. He was approached by the trio who then grabbed and punched him to the head and face before stealing his mobile phone and rucksack.
Officers are urging anyone who can assist with their enquiries to come forward.
The first suspect is described as white, late teens, 5ft 10ins tall with a skinny build, gaunt face and a short dark hair. He was wearing a read and white ‘snood’, dark cotton tracksuit, black gloves and spoke with a local accent.
The second and third suspects are both described as white, in their late teens, around 5ft 11ins tall with slim builds and wearing dark cotton tracksuits.
All three wore their hoods up during the robbery.
Detective Constable Chris Harding said: “The young victim was not seriously injured as a result of this incident but is understandably upset at the theft of his belongings. Anyone who remembers seeing any suspicious activity on the cycle path on Wednesday evening is asked to contact police immediately.
“I would also ask that anyone who can help us identify the suspects or who has any other information relevant to our enquiry also gets in touch. Those with information can contact Police Scotland on 101 or call the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault on a man on Crewe Road North last week.
The incident happened on Sunday 2 February between 2.30 – 2.50pm. The 23 year old victim, who is Polish, boarded a number 19 Lothian bus on Queensferry Street and got off at the stop after the Crewe Toll roundabout on Crewe Road Gardens leading to West Pilton Place. It was here that he was assaulted by the suspect, who is believed to have also been on the bus and got off at the same stop.
The victim was wearing a black anorak and black jogging bottoms and the suspect was wearing a light grey top and light blue jeans.
Detective Sergeant Lynsey Thomson from Police Scotland said: “This was an unprovoked attack which left the victim with a broken jaw. Following new information, we believe that passengers onboard the no. 19 and who left the bus at the same time may have witnessed this assault. Anyone with information that may assist with out inquiries is asked to contact police immediately.”
Police are appealing to anyone with information that can assist their inquiries to contact Police Scotland on 101, or Crimestoppers in confidence on 0800 555 111.
