Police have arrested two teenagers following an attempted robbery in the city centre. The incident took place in George Street, at the junction with St Andrew Square, at around 11am yesterday (Thursday 12th April). Continue reading Two arrested following attempted bike robbery
Police are appealing for witnesses after an attempted knife-point robbery at a bookmakers on Easter Road. Continue reading Appeal after attempted robbery at Easter Road bookmakers
Police in Edinburgh have arrested six people after over £13,000 worth of Class A drugs and cash were seized in the Leith area. Continue reading Six arrests following Leith drugs find
With the clocks due to go forward this weekend, police are urging people to keep home security in mind when they start to enjoy the lighter nights and warmer weather over the coming months. Most thieves are opportunist and will take the chance to enter a property left insecure or simply take high value items from gardens or outbuildings. Continue reading Stay secure as the clocks go forward
Prior to the committee’s consideration of the Scottish Government’s Management of Offenders Bill, the Justice Committee is launching a call for views. Continue reading Justice Committee seeking views on treatment of Offenders
Police are continuing to investigate a robbery in North Edinburgh and have released a CCTV image of a man that they believe may be able to help with their enquiries. Continue reading Boswall Parkway robbery: police release CCTV
Police have arrested and charged four youths aged 14, 15, 17 and 18-years-old following a housebreaking and other incidents in the Barnton area on Wednesday (7th March). Continue reading “Excellent arrests”: Five charged after local offences
Two brothers who committed assaults and robberies in Edinburgh were jailed at the Sheriff Court on Wednesday. Michael Douglas (27) and Derek Douglas (30) targeted two women, assaulted them and robbed them of their handbags, phones, jewellery and cash. Continue reading Brothers jailed for assault and robberies
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses after a robbery at an off-licence in Brunswick Street on Sunday (4th March). The Oddbins store was targeted by a masked robber around 7.15 pm who forced a worker to open a safe at knife point. He made off with the contents of the safe which amounted to a three-figure sum of cash. Continue reading Appeal after armed robbery in Brunswick Street
Two men, aged 18 and 19, have been arrested and charged in connection with a number of motorcycle offences across the city. They will appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court later today. Continue reading Two to appear in court on motorcycle charges
