More prisoners will get phones in their cells to help them maintain family ties and significantly boost their chances of rehabilitation, UK Justice Secretary David Gauke announced today. Continue reading In-cell phones for more prisons in drive to cut crime
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Police have charged a man in connection with over forty break-ins to homes in the north east of Edinburgh. Continue reading Man charged with multiple housebreakings
“With Christmas just around the corner, shops and retail outlets are getting busier, and so the opportunities for those to commit crime increase” explains Community Policing Sergeant Mike McCaughey. Continue reading Festive crime warning
Police have released images of a man they wish to trace as part of their ongoing inquiries into a serious assault in Haymarket. Continue reading Serious assault on Morrison Street: images released
Police in Edinburgh have confirmed that two men have been arrested and charged in connection with a serious assault in the city centre. Continue reading Two arrested following George Street assault
Frazer Neil, now aged 25, was yesterday sentenced to a minimum of 19 years in jail at Edinburgh High Court for the murder of Hannah Dorans in Edinburgh yesterday. He will also remain on licence for the rest of his life. Continue reading Lives changed forever: Parents tell Hannah’s story
The man who murdered Hannah Dorans has been jailed. Frazer Neil, now aged 25, was sentenced at Edinburgh High Court yesterday to life in prison with a minimum of 19 years before he can be considered for parole.
He will also remain on licence for the rest of his life. Continue reading Hannah murderer sentenced
Police in Edinburgh have arrested and charged a man following the theft of over 60 bicycles. Continue reading Saughton man charged over theft of 62 bikes
Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in the city centre. The incident happened between 12.30am and 1am on Friday (26th October) in the Cowgate. Continue reading CCTV released following Cowgate assault
