A man who subjected a woman to a serious sexual assault in her Corstorphine home has been jailed.
At the High Court in Glasgow yesterday, David Reid was sentenced to four years and three months, and also given an Order of Lifelong Restriction, following the attack, which took place on Monday 30th October 2017. Continue reading Neighbour jailed for serious sexual assault of woman in her home
Police have released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to in connection a robbery in Saughtonhall Drive.
A man entered a convenience store on Saughtonhall Drive at around 5.30pm on Friday 26th July and threatened staff before leaving with a three-figure sum of cash.
He is described as white, aged in his thirties, around 5ft 8ins tall and of stocky build. He was wearing a navy-coloured jacket and dark-coloured jeans.
Detective Constable Craig Donnelly from Corstorphine CID said: “Fortunately nobody was injured during this incident but staff at the premises were left understandably shaken by the ordeal.
“I would appeal to anyone who recognises the man pictured, and who can help identify and trace him, to contact police as soon as possible.”
Those with information should contact Corstorphine CID via 101 and quote incident number 3761 of 26th July. Alternatively, an anonymous report can be made to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Police have released images of a man they wish to speak to as they believe he may be able to assist with their investigation in relation to a serious assault.
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