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Two plead guilty to Ferry Road motorbike collision

Two local men who were involved in a serious road traffic collision which resulted in a 10-year-old boy being seriously injured have pled guilty to charges. They will be sentenced at a later date. Continue reading Two plead guilty to Ferry Road motorbike collision

Bravery award for hit and run victim Cameron

Ferry Road motorbike hit and run victim Cameron visited Drylaw Police Station yesterday and received gifts from local officers and a bravery award from area commander Chief Inspector Stevie Sutherland. Continue reading Bravery award for hit and run victim Cameron

Two arrested and charged over Ferry Road hit and run

A local man has appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court following the recent hit and run collision near Drylaw Police Station. 

Conor Whalen faces 12 charges including causing serious injury by dangerous driving, failing to stop and report a collision and theft of a motorbike. The 20-year-old made no plea or declaration during the private hearing. He was remanded in custody and will appear at a later date. Continue reading Two arrested and charged over Ferry Road hit and run

Ferry Road hit and run: “Your help could prove vital”

Net closing on motorbike suspects

Police are continuing their enquiries following Saturday’s hit and run incident on Ferry Road in which a ten year old boy was seriously injured. There was a significant police presence across the area yesterday as the search for those for those responsible goes on. Continue reading Ferry Road hit and run: “Your help could prove vital”

Boy seriously injured in Ferry Road hit and run

An eight-year-old boy is being treated in the Sick Children’s Hospital for serious leg and hip injuries after being hit by a motor bike on Ferry Road. The motor cyclist fled the scene and police are appealing to the public for information.

The hit and run happened at a pedestrian crossing on Ferry Road near Drylaw Police Station at 6.35pm last night.

The wee boy was struck by the motor bike while crossing on the green man at traffic signals by the police station. It’s understood the child was with his sister at the time of the accident.

In a statement issued last night Police Scotland confirmed: ““Police Scotland are appealing for information after an eight-year-old boy was struck by a motorbike which failed to stop at 18:35 on Saturday 19 August on Ferry Road.

“The boy was taken by ambulance to the Royal Hospital for Sick Children of Edinburgh with serious leg and hip injuries. Information at this time indicates that a number of motorcyclists were seen in the area driving in what can only be described as a dangerous manner.”

Detective Chief Inspector Paul Grainger said: “This is a horrific collision which has left a young boy seriously injured.

“The boy was crossing the pedestrian crossing on the green man when he was struck by the motorcycle and knocked to the ground sustaining what are described as serious injuries. The motorcyclist drove on with no apparent thought for the horrific injuries sustained by the young boy in the collision.

“We are carrying out door to door and other enquiries into this collision, and also in relation to other reports in the immediate area of incidents of dangerous and reckless driving by motorcyclists around this time. We are appealing for anyone who has any information about who may have been responsible to contact us immediately and help us keep the community safe.”

Motorbikes remain a menace in North Edinburgh. In June last year 14 year old Brad Williamson died after a motor bike he was riding was involved in a crash on Silverknowes Road, but that tragedy has not deterred other young men from stealing motor cycles and riding them recklessly on streets, cycle paths and parks all over the area.

Local police have targeted motorcycle crime as a top priority – Operation Soteria, Edinburgh Division’s ongoing initiative to tackle the theft of motorcycles and associated disorder, was relaunched in March. The police helicopter was out again last night and police patrols have been stepped up.

Inspector John Elliot said: “Police Scotland has increased patrols in the Drylaw area in order to provide reassurance to the local community and to ensure there is no repeat of this anti-social behaviour. These patrols will be visible in the coming days.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 3247 or contact Crimestoppers in complete anonymity on 0800 555 111.

 

Three arrested after warrants executed

Police at shops Drylaw

Police officers executed three warrants across North Edinburgh during searches for stolen property yesterday.

Three males, aged 15, 18 and 19-year-old were arrested in connection with house-breakings which took place over the past week in Kirkliston, Pathhead, Penicuik and Musselburgh.

Property including jewellery and electrical goods was recovered at addresses in Clermiston Park, Colonsay View and Granton Mill March.

These latest arrests are a result of the renewed commitment by officers under Operation Soteria and the Stronger North 2017 initiative to gather intelligence and tackle housebreaking, vehicle theft and related disorder in the North West of Edinburgh.

Chief Inspector Jimmy Jones, North West Area Commander said: “Our communities have told us that anti-social behaviour and youth disorder is a priority and we have renewed our commitment to tackling it in North West Edinburgh.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank the public for their assistance so far. Support from our communities is vital in tackling such offences and I can assure them we will act on the information we receive.

“Anyone with concerns can speak to a local officer, contact Police Scotland on 101 or report information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

Operation Soteria: Easter update

Edinburgh Police report:

Easter Drylaw Park

Thanks to your calls, we were able to recover three stolen motorbikes at the start of this week hidden in the Clermiston/Drum Brae area. All of these bikes have been sent away for forensic examination.

Our Op Soteria officers and Edinburgh Council colleagues also spotted hidden motorbikes in the Granton area whilst on patrol. Through joining a few dots, we recognised this as being the same bike driven by a man who has now been reported for motoring offences. Like homing pigeons, we returned to the same area the next night and another stolen bike was waiting for uplift.

Following reports of youths driving around in the Easter Drylaw Park area on motorbikes on Tuesday, we reported one for various motoring offences including being in possession of a stolen vehicle. The motorbike was seized for forensic examination and there will be further enquiry regarding other thefts across the city in relation to this juvenile.

Others who we identified having not committed any offences were returned home to their parents. Note to parents – who your kids are associating with is your business. Speak to your children and take an interest in their lives. Next time it could be a phone call from the cells, or even worse.

Later in the week, the Op Soteria team were in the West Pilton/West Shore Road area after numerous calls regarding a high powered motorbike being driven on the foreshore. The police Helicopter was deployed and the bike was followed across the city. We appreciate it’s a noisy machine but it’s truly an invaluable resource to us. Sharp footage from the chopper has led to positive enquiries being conducted to trace those involved.

Another man was spotted breaching his bail curfew so he’s been reported for his troubles.

Keep the reports coming folks. We need your help in combating motorcycle related crime.

 

Operation Soteria relaunch: cracking down on motorcycle crime

Drylaw team targets motorbike-related antisocial behaviour

Local police have appealed for the community’s help in tackling motorcycle crime and antisocial behaviour. Inspector James Jones said working together  ‘can bring an end to this dangerous and disruptive behaviour.’ Continue reading Operation Soteria relaunch: cracking down on motorcycle crime