Tag: Crime

Man in court following local crime spree

MAN IN COURT AFTER HOUSEBREAKINGS AND ASSAULT

A man has been arrested and charged in connection with seven housebreakings and an assault, which occurred in the West Pilton, Kirkliston, Murrayfield and Drylaw areas.

The assault took place in Crewe Place on Tuesday (April 11) and the housebreakings occurred between 8th and 12th April.

The 22-year-old will appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today (Saturday 15th April).

Detective Inspector Graham Grant said: “We treat violence and housebreaking as a priority in Edinburgh and will act swiftly to apprehend those responsible.

“If you have witnessed or been the victim of crime in your area, you can report this to police via 101, or can do so confidentially through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

Medieval stones stolen from city hospital

The City of Edinburgh Council and NHS Lothian have appealed for help following the theft of late-medieval masonry from the Grange area. A pair of 600-year-old architectural carved bosses – thought to have adorned the original Trinity Collegiate Church – have been stolen from the grounds of Astley Ainslie Hospital. Continue reading Medieval stones stolen from city hospital

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

Two charged following taxi driver attack

‘These crimes are committed by a small minority intent on ruining a great community spirit.’

Police Scotland have confirmed that a 17-year-old man and a 14-year-old boy have been charged in connection with the racially aggravated assault and robbery of a taxi driver in North Edinburgh. Continue reading Two charged following taxi driver attack