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
Tag: Crime
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
Electric bikes stolen in Cramond robbery
Police are appealing for witnesses after two women were robbed on Cramond foreshore. Continue reading Electric bikes stolen in Cramond robbery
Appeal following armed robbery at Biggar Road convenience store
Police are appealing for witnesses following an armed robbery at a business premises over the weekend. The incident happened around 9.50pm on Saturday 6th July at a convenience store in Biggar Road. Continue reading Appeal following armed robbery at Biggar Road convenience store
Three youths arrested following vehicle thefts in North Edinburgh
Police have arrested three teenagers in connection with the theft of two vehicles and road traffic offences in the north of the city. Continue reading Three youths arrested following vehicle thefts in North Edinburgh
Tackling human trafficking and exploitation
The Scottish Government is seeking views on plans to introduce a legal duty on Scottish public authorities to notify Police Scotland about suspected human trafficking and exploitation victims. Continue reading Tackling human trafficking and exploitation
“A Living Hell”: the tragic life and death of Margaret Fleming
Two carers have been convicted of murdering a 19-year-old woman whose death they covered up for 20 years. The body of Margaret Fleming, who had learning difficulties, has never been found. Continue reading “A Living Hell”: the tragic life and death of Margaret Fleming
Friends Against Scams event at Stockbridge Library
Protect yourself against scamming, pop along to this free and informative session on Friday 14 June at 10.30am. Please spread the word!
Domestic Abuse Act: first conviction
A man has pleaded guilty to offences under the new Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act, the first conviction since the new law was introduced on 1 April 2019. Continue reading Domestic Abuse Act: first conviction