Police have released CCTV images of a man they are looking to trace in order to assist with ongoing enquiries into an attempted robbery. Continue reading CCTV appeal following attempted robbery
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Sport can transform the lives of young offenders, says review
“sport can help to reduce violence, improve wellbeing and have a positive impact on rehabilitation”
- leading academic highlights the power of sport in transforming lives of young offenders
- community partnerships to support the development of sport and physical activity in custody
- offenders engaging in structured programmes learn self-discipline, team work and leadership and communication skills – all crucial for a successful life on the outside
Continue reading Sport can transform the lives of young offenders, says review
Man convicted of Longstone murder
A man responsible for the death of a man in Longstone has been convicted. Nico Allan (24) was found guilty of the murder of Mark Squires at the High Court on Wednesday and will be sentenced next month. Continue reading Man convicted of Longstone murder
Man arrested following Pennywell murder
Police in Edinburgh have arrested a 62 year old man following the death of 61 year old Marie Walker at an address on Pennywell Road at around 9.30am on Tuesday morning. Continue reading Man arrested following Pennywell murder
Police investigate break-in at Fringe ticket office
Police are appealing for witnesses following a city centre break-in. The incident happened around 10.50pm on Friday (3rd August) at the Friends of the Fringe Ticket Office in Old Assembly Close, on the High Street. Continue reading Police investigate break-in at Fringe ticket office
Police seek five youths following assault and robbery in city centre
Police are appealing for information following the assault and robbery of a man in the city centre. The incident happened at around 12.30am on Tuesday (31 July) on Heriot Place, near to the Flodden Wall. Continue reading Police seek five youths following assault and robbery in city centre
Princes Street assault: teenager charged
Police have charged a teenage boy following a serious assault in the city centre. Continue reading Princes Street assault: teenager charged
Lengthy jail terms for machete robbers
Two men who terrified two couples by invading their Edinburgh homes, stealing from them and assaulting one woman have been jailed for almost 20 years. Continue reading Lengthy jail terms for machete robbers
Two face court for motorcycle crimes
Two young men have been arrested and charged as part of the ongoing campaign to tackle motorcycle crime in Edinburgh. Continue reading Two face court for motorcycle crimes
Police investigate serious assault on Princes Street
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in the city centre. The incident happened around 10.35pm on Monday (23rd July) on Princes Street. Continue reading Police investigate serious assault on Princes Street