Police have arrested and charged a man following the discharge of a firearm in Leith. The incident took place in Cables Wynd at round 11pm last Friday when a 25-year-old man sustained a gunshot wound to his leg and was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. Continue reading Leith shooting: man in court today
Cables Wynd cordoned off
A man is being treated in the Royal Infirmary for serious leg injuries following a shooting in Leith late last night. Police found the victim when they responded to a report of a disturbance in Cables Wynd just after 11pm.
Police believe this was an isolated attack and that there is no ongoing threat to the public. Detectives are currently pursuing various lines of inquiry and have appealed for information.
Detective Inspector Alan O’Brien told the BBC: “An extensive investigation is now under way into this incident. Although this is at an early stage I’m satisfied this was an isolated attack and there is no ongoing threat to the wider public.
“An area of Cables Wynd is presently cordoned off as our investigation progresses and I thank the local community for their patience and co-operation. I can also reassure local residents that we will use every resource at our disposal to trace and arrest anyone involved in this crime as quickly as possible.”
If you have any information contact Police Scotland on 101 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
City police are distributing posters to festival visitors and rail users in an effort to uncover fresh information into the death of a London woman whose body was found on the outskirts of the city earlier this year.
Saima Ahmed was discovered on the afternoon of Saturday, January 9th, off Gogarstone Road. It is believed the 36-year-old had travelled by rail from her home in Wembley to the Scottish Capital a year ago this month.
Detectives from Edinburgh CID are continuing with their investigation regarding Saima’s death and are hoping to gather new information from rail passengers who might have seen or spoken to her.
Police will be distributing posters and leaflets to visitors to the Unofficial Fringe Venue 999 in East Princes Street Gardens until the end of the festival next week. In addition, officers from Police Scotland, assisted by officers from British Transport Police and the Metropolitan Police Service will be handing out posters on Tuesday 30th August in the Wembley area of London, train stations in Hemel Hempsted and Birmingham as well as Waverley station and elsewhere in Edinburgh.
Detective Chief Inspector Martin MacLean, Head of Crime Operations for Edinburgh CID, said: “There are several outstanding lines of enquiry in what has been a painstaking investigation. We still need to establish why Saima came to Scotland and Edinburgh and the circumstances that led to her death.
“The information gathered thus far certainly indicates that Saima left her home on Sunday, August 30th, last year and travelled by train to Edinburgh. Now, almost one year on, Edinburgh is again in the midst of hosting the International Festival and there will be a number of people returning to the city who may remember Saima. It’s my hope that these posters might help jog some memories and we can gain vital information to assist with our investigation.”
He added: “We continue to provide Saima’s family with regular updates and I again thank them for their patience and assistance in helping us keep Saima’s case in the public eye.”
Saima Ahmed’s exact movements as she journeyed to Scotland remain unconfirmed however detectives believe she bought a Birmingham to Edinburgh rail ticket at Birmingham New Street Station at around 5pm on Sunday, August 30th, 2015.
Thereafter, there is a strong possibility that she boarded one of two Edinburgh bound services scheduled for later the same day:
– Either the 5:15pm Virgin service due to arrive at Edinburgh Waverley at 10:22pm
This stopped at the following locations: Sandwell & Dudley, Wolverhampton, Crewe, Warrington, Bank Quay, Wigan North Western, Preston, Lancaster. Passengers travelling onto Edinburgh then switched services and boarded the 7:14pm stopping at Oxenholme Lake District, Penrith, Carlisle, Lockerbie, Haymarket and Waverley.
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– The 5:30pm Virgin Cross Country Network (via York), which was due to arrive at 10:21pm.
This service stopped at: Derby, Sheffield, Doncaster, York, Darlington, Durham, Newcastle and Waverley. Continue reading One year on: did you see Saima Ahmed?
A man has sustained serious injuries following the attempted robbery of a Trinity newsagents
Police are appealing for witnesses following a failed robbery involving a significant assault in Trinity. The incident happened around 5.20pm on Friday (12 August) at a newsagents on the corner of South Trinity Road and Cargill Terrace.
Two men entered the store and demanded money, before attacking the shopkeeper and running from the store. The shopkeeper sustained serious injuries and the suspects were last seen running along Cargill Terrace.
The first suspect is described as 20 to 25-years-old, medium build, with a pale complexion and unshaven.
The second suspect is described as 35 to 40-years-old, slim build, pale complexion with gaunt features and unshaven.
Both suspects were wearing dark clothing and dark woollen beanie hats and one was wearing a dark body warmer.
Detective Sergeant Todd Rutherford, of Corstorphine CID, said: “This was a cowardly attack, and the shopkeeper bravely fought off the attackers despite a shocking level of violence and the serious injuries he sustained.
“At the time of the incident, it is likely there would have been pedestrians and drivers in the Cargill Terrace area and we know the suspects were loitering nearby the shop before the incident took place. If anyone has seen these men before, during or after the attack, please contact us.”
Those with any information should contact Police Scotland on 101 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault and robbery in North Edinburgh. The incident took place at around 12.35am on Monday (8 August) in West Pilton Place. Continue reading Police seek witnesses following West Pilton assault and robbery
Police are appealing for witnesses after a disabled man was hurt and a woman had her purse stolen during robberies in Leith last Saturday (6 August). Continue reading Police appeal following Saturday crimes in Leith
A Nigerian woman has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for attempting to traffic Nigerian girls through Heathrow Airport to work as sex workers in brothels across Europe. Continue reading Gang leader jailed over trafficked girls
Seven days on, police appeal for Waterloo Place information
Police have stepped up investigations a week to the day after a serious knife attack took place in a a busy city centre street in broad daylight. A team of officers were out speaking to members of the public in Waterloo Place yesterday and pictures of a car similar to one used by men who carried out the serious assault have also been released. Continue reading Police release pictures of car used in Waterloo Place assault
The threat of terrorism is the main issue of concern to people across Scotland, according to the first results from Police Scotland’s new online survey, ‘Your View Counts’. Edinburgh citizens highlighted housebreaking and antisocial behaviour as their main concerns. Continue reading Terrorist attack is biggest fear, public tell Police
Police have released CCTV images of a man they wish to trace in connection with an assault and robbery of a woman in the city centre. During the incident, a 32-year-old woman sustained injuries to her face and her property was stolen.
The incident took place around 8.20 pm on Tuesday 12 July, on the pass between Rutland Square and Festival Square.
Officers believe that the man shown in the image may be able to assist them with their inquiries and would ask that anyone who recognises him or has other information about the incident to contact police.
Detective Constable Alison Wyllie of Police Scotland’s Violence Reduction Unit based at Edinburgh’s Gayfield police station said: “This was a violent attack that left the victim shaken and we’re conducting inquiries in order to trace the person responsible.” Continue reading Police seek man following city centre assault and robbery
