Police have arrested three teenagers in connection with the theft of two vehicles and road traffic offences in the north of the city. Continue reading Three youths arrested following vehicle thefts in North Edinburgh
Tag: Crime
Man convicted of Grassmarket attacks
A man responsible for the attempted murder of two women and serious assault of one man has been convicted.
At the High Court in Edinburgh on Tuesday, Peter Cameron pled guilty to the attacks, on one of the female victims and the male victim. He was found guilty of the attack on the other woman. Continue reading Man convicted of Grassmarket attacks
Tackling human trafficking and exploitation
The Scottish Government is seeking views on plans to introduce a legal duty on Scottish public authorities to notify Police Scotland about suspected human trafficking and exploitation victims. Continue reading Tackling human trafficking and exploitation
“A Living Hell”: the tragic life and death of Margaret Fleming
Two carers have been convicted of murdering a 19-year-old woman whose death they covered up for 20 years. The body of Margaret Fleming, who had learning difficulties, has never been found. Continue reading “A Living Hell”: the tragic life and death of Margaret Fleming
Friends Against Scams event at Stockbridge Library
Protect yourself against scamming, pop along to this free and informative session on Friday 14 June at 10.30am. Please spread the word!
Gone in sixty seconds: keeping your motorcycle safe
Motorcycles are attractive targets for thieves!
Don’t make it easy for them!
Taking some appropriate precautions will help you keep your motorcycle safe and secure: Continue reading Gone in sixty seconds: keeping your motorcycle safe
Domestic Abuse Act: first conviction
A man has pleaded guilty to offences under the new Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act, the first conviction since the new law was introduced on 1 April 2019. Continue reading Domestic Abuse Act: first conviction
Man convicted for Portobello rape
A man has been convicted for the rape of a woman at a flat in Portobello.
At Edinburgh High Court yesterday, Albert Caballero pled guilty to the attack on a woman in her twenties at his home in Windsor Place on 27 December 2018. Continue reading Man convicted for Portobello rape
Edinburgh man sentenced for sexual offences against children
An Edinburgh man who raped and sexually assaulted two children as a teenager has been jailed. Continue reading Edinburgh man sentenced for sexual offences against children
Morrison Street assault: CCTV image released
Police have released an image of a man they wish to speak to as they believe he may be able to assist with their enquiries in relation to an assault. Continue reading Morrison Street assault: CCTV image released