The Scottish Sentencing Council has published a new report exploring public knowledge and attitudes towards sentencing in Scotland, which was carried out by the independent research organisation Ipsos MORI. Continue reading Most Scots believe sentencing is too lenient
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.
Police are appealing for witnesses following an armed robbery at a Leith jewellers on Saturday. Three men armed with a sledgehammer and axes forced entry to the business on Great Junction Street at around 11:00am. Continue reading Police seek witnesses following Leith armed robbery
Giving more victims a voice in court to explain how crime has affected them.
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.
The incident occurred around 10.15pm on Friday 5th July 2019 on board a Lothian Bus, during which time a man sustained injuries which required hospital treatment. Continue reading CCTV appeal following serious assault on city bus
Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in a city centre nightclub. The incident happened at around 3.30am on Sunday 25th within the Cabaret Voltaire venue on Blair Street. Continue reading Police appeal following serious assault in city night club
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A man has been sentenced for sexual offences committed against two women in the grounds of Edinburgh Royal Infirmary earlier this year.
At the High Court in Glasgow yesterday, David Milligan was sentenced to three years and nine months in prison following his conviction on Friday 21st June. He has also been placed on the sex offenders register for life. Continue reading Man jailed for Little France sex attacks
