Tag: hate crime

Edinburgh “proud to be an LGBT+ friendly council”

The transgender flag will fly for the first time above the City Chambers today as Edinburgh shows support for the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia.  Continue reading Edinburgh “proud to be an LGBT+ friendly council”

Hearts act swiftly to stamp out criminal behaviour

Hearts will close a section of their Wheatfield stand for the last two games of the season in a move to stamp out unacceptable behaviour at Tynecastle. The decision was announced hours after a 19 year old man was arrested and charged for an alleged hate crime committed during Saturday’s Edinburgh derby. Continue reading Hearts act swiftly to stamp out criminal behaviour

Tynecastle hate crime: man charged

Police in Edinburgh can confirm that a 19-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a hate crime at Tynecastle Stadium.

The incident happened on Saturday, April 6, and was reported to police on Monday, April 8.

The man will appear at court at a later date.

Inspector Kieran Dougal of Wester Hailes Police Station said:  “These crimes are committed by a small minority intent on ruining a great atmosphere. Thankfully these types of incidents are very rare and are not a reflection vast majority of fans who attend football matches.

“However in order to protect everyone, we need all hate crimes to be reported to us.  If you have been a victim of a hate crime you can report this to Police Scotland via 101.

“Alternatively you can report a hate crime through a third party.  More details can be found on the Police Scotland website.”

Prime Minister Theresa May’s statement on New Zealand terror attack

Forty-nine people died and many more are being treated for injuries after attacks on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand yesterday.

Brenton Tarrant, a 28 year old Australian, was arrested and has appeared in court. Continue reading Prime Minister Theresa May’s statement on New Zealand terror attack

Hate Crime: tackling abuse of night time workers

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) have partnered with Police Scotland in support of their new Hate Crime campaign, which is focusing on workers in Scotland’s night time economy in an effort to encourage more victims of hate crime to come forward. Continue reading Hate Crime: tackling abuse of night time workers

Hate crime on Edinburgh bus: police seek woman

Police are appealing for witnesses following a hate crime on board a bus travelling in the Leith area. The incident happened between 5.40pm and 6.20pm on Monday (11th February) on board the Number 22 Lothian Bus service from Ocean Terminal to The Gyle. Continue reading Hate crime on Edinburgh bus: police seek woman