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Man charged following disturbance in Calder Gardens

A 23-year-old man arrested in connection with a disturbance in Edinburgh has now been charged. He is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today – Wednesday, 4th March.

Around 8.25am on Monday, 2 March, 2026, police, including firearms officers, attended the Calder Gardens area following reports of a man with a bladed weapon. 

Two people were injured and taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment. A man suffered injuries consistent with being stabbed. A woman suffered a laceration to the head, not believed to be caused by a bladed weapon. Both have since been discharged.

The incident is not being treated as terror related. 

Chief Inspector Scott Kennedy said: “I’m aware misinformation continues to be shared online about this incident which could cause further distress in the local community. I’d like to be clear: we did not receive any reports of a man attempting to enter a nursery or any educational establishment and this was not a hostage situation.

“While we understand what happened was frightening, I’d ask people to avoid speculating about the details and be mindful that false information could affect any future court proceedings.  

“We still have a police presence in the area for reassurance and I thank the public for their continued assistance and support.”

Man charged in connection with fatal crash in Loanhead

A 51-year-old man has been charged in connection with a fatal road crash that took place in Loanhead on Tuesday, 19 December, 2023.

The crash took place on Knivensknowe Road where an 88-year-old man was struck by a Honda Civic car. He was taken to hospital where he died as a result of his injuries on Saturday, 23 December, 2023.

The 51-year-old driver of the car has been charged in connection with a road traffic offence.

A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

Khasha Smith disappearance: Man charged

A man arrested by detectives investigating the disappearance of Khasha Smith has been charged.

Khasha, of Edinburgh, was last seen to be safe and well on a FaceTime call on Tuesday, 10 October, 2023, aged 35.

Following extensive enquiries, Khasha is believed to be dead. However, her body is yet to be found.

A 39-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with her death. He is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, 9 September, 2024.

Khasha’s family have been made aware and have asked that their privacy is respected.

Detective Chief Inspector Bob Williamson, of Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team, is appealing to the public for information.

He said: “Our thoughts remain with Khasha’s family at this extremely difficult time and they continue to be supported by specialist officers.

“They are understandably devastated and it is vital we get answers for them.

“Extensive enquiries remain ongoing to trace Khasha and I would again encourage anyone with any information regarding her disappearance to contact police, as a matter of urgency.

“Any piece of information, no matter how small or insignificant you think it is, could prove vital, so please get in touch.”

Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 3915 of 5 January 2024.

Alternatively information can be passed anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Whitehouse Road death: Man arrested

A 28-year old man has been arrested in connection with a fatal crash on Whitehouse Road involving a bin lorry and a school boy.

It happened around 8.20am on Friday 1st March near the junction with Braehead Road. Thomas Wong, 11, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Enquiries are continuing.

Fatal crash on Clifton Terrace: Man Charged

A 34-year-old man has been charged in connection with a fatal road crash involving a bus and a pedestrian in Edinburgh.

The incident took place on Clifton Terrace, on Saturday, 4 February, 2023.

The pedestrian, a 79-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The 34-year-old man will appear at court at a later date.

Man charged in connection with death of man in Leith

A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a 59-year-old man in the Primrose Street area.

Officers were called to a report of a man injured within a flat around 2.30pm on Tuesday, 6 June, 2023.

Emergency services attended and local man Garry O’Neill was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 54-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death and due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today – Thursday, 8 June.

Detective Inspector Kevin Tait said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Mr O’Neill at what is a very difficult time for them and they are being provided with support by specialist officers.

“I would like to reassure the community that this was an isolated incident and there was no threat to the wider public. Thank you to those who assisted with our enquiries.”

Mr O’Neill’s family have provided a photograph (above) and the following statement:

“He was a much loved dad and we ask for privacy at this difficult time.”

Man charged following Clermiston dog attack

A 25-year-old man has been arrested and charged after a man was seriously injured following a dog attack in Clermiston.

The 24-year-old man was found around 8.10 pm on Thursday, 4 May, 2023 near to the junction between Drum Brae South and Duart Crescent.

He suffered severe facial injuries and was taken to The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment.

The dog has been seized.

Detective Constable Stephen Nelson said: “This was an isolated incident which happened within a private dwelling.

“A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal and the man is expected to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court at a later date.”

Greendykes deaths: man charged

A 65-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the deaths of two men on Greendykes Road in Edinburgh. A second man, 40, has been arrested and enquiries remain ongoing.

Officers were called to a flat in the area around 8.25pm on Tuesday, 1 November.

The two men, aged 66 and 37, were pronounced dead at the scene and their next of kin have been made aware.

Their deaths are being treated as suspicious and a murder inquiry is now ongoing, led by officers from Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team.

The 65-year-old man is expected to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today (Friday, 4 November).

Detective Chief Inspector Susan Balfour, of the Major Investigation Team, said: “Our thoughts are very much with the families and friends of both men at what is a very difficult time for them.

“We have a dedicated team of officers in the area working on this investigation. This is likely to continue in the coming days and I would like to thank the local community for their understanding as our work continues.

“We understand that this is an upsetting incident for the local community and I would urge anyone with concerns to speak to one of our officers.”