A 50-year-old man has been charged in connection with road traffic offences following a two car crash on Whitehouse Road that happened around 6.30pm on Wednesday, 6 March.
A report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.
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.
A 21yo man has been arrested and charged following a fatal crash on Colinton Road, Edinburgh which happened around 11.35pm on Saturday, 30 July, 2022, and involved a car and a pedestrian.
The 35yo male pedestrian was taken to hospital, where he died on Tuesday, 2 August, 2022.
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.”
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.
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.”
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.”
A 37-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a man in Edinburgh.
Around 8.15pm on Saturday, 13 August, 2022, police received a report of a man being seriously injured on Princes Street, The man was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
On Tuesday, 16 August, medical staff confirmed to police the 53-year-old man had died.
The deceased can be named as Wayne Elliott (above), originally from the Portsmouth area. Mr Elliott’s family is being supported and kept up to date by specialist officers.
Officers from Police Scotland’s Major Investigations Team is continuing to investigate the death.
Anyone with information is asked to contact officers or submit information or images to the MIPP Portal, which can be accessed at https://mipp.police.uk/operation/SCOT22S26-PO1
A 37-year-old man is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today.
A 48-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of 30-year-old Liam Maloney in Niddrie.
Liam died on Saturday (7 May), after being seriously injured on Niddrie Marischal Road, around 8pm on Thursday, 5 May.
The 48-year-old man is expected to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today (Tuesday, 10 May, 2022).
Detective Inspector Scott Roxburgh, of Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team, said: ““We’d like to thank the public for their assistance with this investigation.
“There will remain a police presence in the area over the coming days and we continue to appeal for anyone with further information to please come forward.
“You can call police on 101, quoting reference 3262 of 5 May, or submit information directly to the Major Investigation Team via our dedicated portal, where you can select to remain anonymous.”
The portal can be accessed at https://mipp.police.uk/operation/SCOT22S13-PO1.
Alternatively, Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
A 37-year-old man has been arrested and charged with a break-in which took place at a retail premises on Easter Drylaw Place on 6 April last year.
A report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal and he is expected to appear at court on a later date.
A 27-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with an attempted murder in Pilton.
The incident happened around 10pm on Sunday, 23 January, 2022 on Pilton Avenue.
The man is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today – Tuesday, 1 March.
