Police iare appealing for information following a serious assault near Slateford Medical Centre. The incident took place around 3.30pm on Sunday (9 April) on a footpath at the junction of Gorgie Park Close and Gorgie Park Road. Continue reading Police appeal after serious assault in Gorgie
The City of Edinburgh Council and NHS Lothian have appealed for help following the theft of late-medieval masonry from the Grange area. A pair of 600-year-old architectural carved bosses – thought to have adorned the original Trinity Collegiate Church – have been stolen from the grounds of Astley Ainslie Hospital. Continue reading Medieval stones stolen from city hospital
Drylaw team targets motorbike-related antisocial behaviour
Local police have appealed for the community’s help in tackling motorcycle crime and antisocial behaviour. Inspector James Jones said working together ‘can bring an end to this dangerous and disruptive behaviour.’ Continue reading Operation Soteria relaunch: cracking down on motorcycle crime
Local Police have confirmed that a 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged following an assault and robbery in Muirhouse Gardens. The incident happened around 7.10pm on Wednesday 1st March, and involved the theft of a motorcycle. Continue reading Man in court following Muirhouse assault and motorcycle robbery
‘These crimes are committed by a small minority intent on ruining a great community spirit.’
Police Scotland have confirmed that a 17-year-old man and a 14-year-old boy have been charged in connection with the racially aggravated assault and robbery of a taxi driver in North Edinburgh. Continue reading Two charged following taxi driver attack
Police have released CCTV images of two males they wish to trace in connection with a serious assault in the city centre earlier this year. Continue reading CCTV appeal following Frederick Street assault
Police are appealing for witnesses following a racially-motivated assault and robbery that took place on West Pilton Place on Sunday 5th March. Continue reading Taxi driver attacked and robbed by gang in Pilton
Four more people have been arrested and charged with drugs offences as part of Edinburgh’s Operation Eagle. Continue reading More Operation Eagle drug arrests
Motorists using a phone while driving will receive 6 points on their licence and a £200 fine
Drivers caught using a phone within two years of passing their test will have their licence revoked under new rules which come into force today. Penalities for using a phone at the wheel will also double to six points and a £200 fine. Continue reading Hang up: crackdown on phone use while driving
Two teenagers who carried out a violent attack on another youth in North Edinburgh last summer have now been sentenced. Continue reading Detention for teenagers following Pennywell knife attack
