A man responsible for the attempted murder of two women and serious assault of one man has been convicted.
At the High Court in Edinburgh on Tuesday, Peter Cameron pled guilty to the attacks, on one of the female victims and the male victim. He was found guilty of the attack on the other woman. Continue reading Man convicted of Grassmarket attacks
Police Scotland and Road Safety Scotland were joined at tourist hotspot Urquhart Castle, Inverness, today by members of the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA), along with local MSP, Kate Forbes, to launch a new campaign to remind motorists to ‘Drive on the Left’ when visiting Scotland. Continue reading Drive on the Left campaign launched
Police in Edinburgh are investigating after a series of racial and homophobic graffiti incidents in the Calton Hill area. Continue reading Appeal after more abusive graffiti found on Calton Hill
The Scottish Government is seeking views on plans to introduce a legal duty on Scottish public authorities to notify Police Scotland about suspected human trafficking and exploitation victims. Continue reading Tackling human trafficking and exploitation
Two carers have been convicted of murdering a 19-year-old woman whose death they covered up for 20 years. The body of Margaret Fleming, who had learning difficulties, has never been found. Continue reading “A Living Hell”: the tragic life and death of Margaret Fleming
An 18 year old man has been charged in connection with the death of a 15-year-old Willowbrae girl found dead on Calton Hill on 8 December last year. He will appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court later today.
Mhari O’Neill’s body was found by a member of the public at about 06:30 after she had been reported missing in the early hours of the Saturday morning.
Det Insp Susan Balfour, of Police Scotland, said: “Our sympathies remain with Mhari’s family at this time.
“We will now begin the work to prepare this case for court and I would like to thank all members of the public who came forward with information to assist the investigation.”
Police Scotland is to introduce a new way of assessing calls to its 101 and 999 service to improve the way it responds to contact from the public. Continue reading Police Scotland to improve how they handle calls
Protect yourself against scamming, pop along to this free and informative session on Friday 14 June at 10.30am. Please spread the word!
Motorists are being urged to look out for pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists, who are particularly vulnerable to traffic collisions, as Police Scotland launches a week-long national campaign today to raise awareness of vulnerable road users. Continue reading Motorists urged to look out for vulnerable road users
Our volunteers across @PolScotPSYV and Police Scotland Special Constabulary are invaluable in the time and service they provide to keep people safe across Scotland.#VolunteerWeek pic.twitter.com/Q78gBKXxjj
— Police Scotland (@PoliceScotland) June 4, 2019
Police Scotland is teaming up with charities and voluntary organisations across the country to celebrate 35 years of Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June). Continue reading Police Scotland celebrates Volunteers’ Week
