Lissie Harper has released the following tribute to her husband PC Andrew Harper, who was killed on Thursday while investigating a burglary: Continue reading Newlywed issues moving tribute to ‘perfect’ husband
Tag: Crime
Man jailed for Little France sex attacks
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
Warning after Home Office scam targets Edinburgh residents
Police in Edinburgh are urging people to be vigilant following recent frauds involving scammers targeting foreign nationals. Continue reading Warning after Home Office scam targets Edinburgh residents
Drugs and cash seized in Edinburgh raid
Three people have been charged under the Misuse of Drugs Act after police in Edinburgh seized a large quantity of Class B drugs. Continue reading Drugs and cash seized in Edinburgh raid
Man sought following knifepoint robbery in Saughtonhall
Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery in the west of the city. The incident happened around 5.35pm on Friday (26th July) at a convenience store in Saughtonhall Drive. Continue reading Man sought following knifepoint robbery in Saughtonhall
Call for urgent meeting on drug deaths
Public Health Minister Joe FitzPatrick has called on the Home Office to work with the Scottish Government to help stop the rising number of drug deaths. Continue reading Call for urgent meeting on drug deaths
“Shocking”: Statistics show highest ever level of Scottish drug deaths
New figures showing there were almost 1200 drug-related deaths in Scotland last year have been described as shocking by Public Health Minister Joe FitzPatrick.
The National Records of Scotland statistics reveal there were 1,187 drug-related deaths registered in Scotland in 2018, the largest number ever recorded. Continue reading “Shocking”: Statistics show highest ever level of Scottish drug deaths
230 drivers caught during drink drive crackdown
More than 230 motorists in Scotland were found to be over the drink-drive limit during Police Scotland’s recent summer drink/drug driving campaign. Continue reading 230 drivers caught during drink drive crackdown
Police seek spotty Scot following Calder Road assault and robbery
Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault and robbery on Calder Road. Continue reading Police seek spotty Scot following Calder Road assault and robbery
Man convicted following Saughton fatality
A man has been convicted of causing death by dangerous driving following the death of Lionel Simenya in Saughton earlier this year. Continue reading Man convicted following Saughton fatality