Police are appealing for information following two robberies in the north of Edinburgh where the victims had their handbags stolen. While the robberies took place within two hours of each other, and two men were involved in each robbery, police do not believe the incidents are linked. Continue reading Police appeal following handbag robberies
Police are investigating after a man died following a disturbance in Longstone in the early hours of this morning. Continue reading Man dead following incident in Longstone
Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault and attempted robbery. The incident happened around 4pm on Sunday 15th October in Saughton Mains Terrace – and one of the suspects may be as young as ten years old. Continue reading Takeaway driver attacked by children in Saughton
Home Secretary Amber Rudd has announced new measures to improve identification and support for victims of modern slavery.
Three new measures to improve the way in which victims of modern slavery are identified and supported have been announced, following a meeting of the Prime Minister’s Modern Slavery Taskforce on Monday. Continue reading Modern Slavery Taskforce agrees new measures to support victims
Police have charged two men following a number of housebreakings, thefts and attempted housebreakings in the city. The incidents took place at 18 properties in the city centre, New Town, Newington and Broughton areas between the 23rd August and 26th September. Continue reading Two charged following housebreaking spree
Police in Edinburgh have released images of a man they wish to trace in connection with an ongoing investigation into an attempted robbery on Constitution Street. Continue reading Police release CCTV images following attempted robbery in Leith
A teenager has been convicted of the culpable homicide of 30-year-old Shaun Woodburn. The 17-year-old was found guilty at Dunfermline High Court of Culpable Homicide following the incident that caused Shaun’s death outside Gladstone’s Public House in Leith in the early hours of Sunday, January 1. He was also convicted of a number of other assaults. Continue reading Sean Woodward death: teenager convicted of culpable homicide
Yesterday marked the start of Operation Myriad in the North West of Edinburgh following a highly successful campaign in June 2017 which saw over 70 arrests, over 20 vehicles seized and some significant partnership work with The City of Edinburgh Council, The Scottish Ambulance Service and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Continue reading Operation Myriad: latest crackdown on motorcycle crime launched
Police are appealing for witnesses following an attempted murder. The incident happened around 9.45pm on Thursday at the King’s Theatre on Tarvit Street. Continue reading Police seek information following attempted murder
Ferry Road motorbike hit and run victim Cameron visited Drylaw Police Station yesterday and received gifts from local officers and a bravery award from area commander Chief Inspector Stevie Sutherland. Continue reading Bravery award for hit and run victim Cameron
