Young people riding motorbikes dangerously on our streets, green space, cycleways and even pavements has been causing anger and alarm in North Edinburgh for a long time now, so local residents will be delighted to hear that city police have launched a new operation dedicated to tackling motorbike theft and associated antisocial behaviour in the Capital. Continue reading Cracking down on motorbike crime
Police are are appealing for information following an assault and robbery in Pennywell in the early hours of yesterday. Continue reading Police seek two following Pennywell assault and robbery
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The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service fought hundreds of needless fires across the country last summer, latest figures reveal. Continue reading Playing with fire
Edinburgh Police are investigating a second significant ‘vishing’ fraud in the city this month. Continue reading Craigleith woman targeted in telephone scam
Police have arrested another twelve men in relation to the violence and disorder at last month’s Scottish Cup final after carrying out operations at addresses in Edinburgh, Fife and Glasgow early yesterday morning. Continue reading More arrests over Hampden disorder
Police have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to trace as part of an investigation into a serious assault. Continue reading CCTV appeal following Pilrig assault
Police in Edinburgh have released images of two men they wish to trace in connection with a serious assault in Tamsons Bar, Easter Road on Saturday 27 February. Continue reading Tamson’s Bar assault: do you know these men?
Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault and robbery in Granton.
At around 10:30pm on Monday evening, a man in his 60’s was photographing the Forth bridges from the foreshore at Hanging Craig near Granton Harbour when he was approached by a man who engaged him in conversation.
Moments later the man assaulted the photographer and damaged his camera before stealing the camera’s memory card and running away.
Police are appealing for information and want to hear from anyone who can help identify the attacker.
He is described as white, around 5ft 11ins tall, medium build with short dirty blonde hair. He has a tattoo on his back and at the time of the attack he was carrying a dark rucksack, dark cargo style trousers and spoke with a foreign accent, possibly Eastern European.
DC Joyce Gunderson at Corstophine police station said: “This was a cowardly attack that left the victim badly shaken. Needless to say, we are extremely keen to trace and arrest the suspect and I would urge anyone who was in the area or who recognises the description to get in touch.”
Those with information should contact police on 101 or the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
A £17 million fund to help some of the country’s most disadvantaged young people is now open. The cash, seized from criminals, has been committed to the next phase of CashBack funding and will be used to provide activities and opportunities across Scotland. Continue reading More Cashback for Communities
Investigations into the aftermath of Hibs Scottish Cup victory at Hampden on Saturday are ongoing and police are appealing for the support of spectators to help their inquiries. Continue reading Hampden pitch invasion: Furious Rangers call for independent investigation
