Fake Remembrance merchandise seized

Border Force officers have seized fake poppy branded jewellery, key rings and scarves estimated to be worth approximately £150,000. The goods, some of which were also branded with the words ‘Lest we Forget’, were later confirmed to have infringed the Royal British Legion’s ‘two-petal poppy’ copyright. Continue reading Fake Remembrance merchandise seized

Man sought after Leith assault and robbery

Police are investigating following a serious sexual assault in Links Place in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The incident happened around 00.40am yesterday, when a 33-year-old woman was approached by an unknown man. They entered a car park where the male subjected her to a sexual assault in a doorway before threatening and then stealing money from the victim. Continue reading Man sought after Leith assault and robbery

Police appeal following handbag robberies

Police are appealing for information following two robberies in the north of Edinburgh where the victims had their handbags stolen. While the robberies took place within two hours of each other, and two men were involved in each robbery, police do not believe the incidents are linked. Continue reading Police appeal following handbag robberies