Frazer Neil, now aged 25, was yesterday sentenced to a minimum of 19 years in jail at Edinburgh High Court for the murder of Hannah Dorans in Edinburgh yesterday. He will also remain on licence for the rest of his life. Continue reading Lives changed forever: Parents tell Hannah’s story
The man who murdered Hannah Dorans has been jailed. Frazer Neil, now aged 25, was sentenced at Edinburgh High Court yesterday to life in prison with a minimum of 19 years before he can be considered for parole.
He will also remain on licence for the rest of his life. Continue reading Hannah murderer sentenced
Police in Edinburgh have arrested and charged a man following the theft of over 60 bicycles. Continue reading Saughton man charged over theft of 62 bikes
Police have charged a man in connection with the resetting of stolen goods following a break-in at a business premises in Leith. The 29-year-old is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court at a later date. Continue reading Man charged folllowing Albert Street break-in
Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in the city centre. The incident happened between 12.30am and 1am on Friday (26th October) in the Cowgate. Continue reading CCTV released following Cowgate assault
Police Scotland supports White Ribbon day and International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Continue reading Police Scotland supports 16 Days of action against gender based violence campaign
Police in Edinburgh have relaunched Operation Arable in a continuing drive to reduce thefts and attacks by criminals who target personal belongings. As part of the operation three men aged 26, 49 and 55 and a 27-year-old woman were arrested on warrant on Tuesday (20 November). Continue reading Operation Arable re-launched to reduce violent crime
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses following a report of concerning behaviour in the west of the city. Continue reading Police seek witnesses to Russell Road incident
Police in Edinburgh have launched their annual campaign to keep the public safe over the festive period. Operation Winter City 2018 kicked off on Friday and will run until Saturday 5th January. The initiative will be in place to ensure appropriate police resources are deployed throughout the city to deter crime, maintain public safety and appropriately respond to any incidents, which arise.
Officers will have a high visibility presence within the city centre and other busy areas over the coming months and will be available to provide a range of useful crime prevention advice to the Capital’s residents, businesses and visitors during this time.
The specially-built police ‘Grotto’ will be situated within St Andrews Square again. However, this year it will be in the West of the square, close to both Princes Street and George Street in order to be more visible to the public.
Anyone wishing to report a crime, speak with officers or obtain leaflets providing safety information are welcome to drop in between 10am and 10.30pm each day.
Having been a popular feature of the past few Winter City campaigns, the ‘Countdown to Christmas’ social media calendar will also return for 2018.
Previous stars of the calendar include PD Chase and ‘Bruceo’, and fronting the campaign this year is 16-month-old Holly from Edinburgh, who has some safety messages she wants to share with us all.
Wee Holly will appear on the city’s Facebook and Twitter pages each day between December 1st and January 1st, providing communities with a range of handy festive safety tips.
Winter City Officers will also be appearing to give advice and show how the range of work they are doing within the city centre.
Anyone wishing to obtain these messages should like the Edinburgh Division Facebook page or follow the Edinburgh Police Twitter account.
Chief Inspector Helen Harrison, who is leading on Operation Winter City, said: “With Christmas and New Year now only a few short weeks away, we have once again launched Operation Winter City to ensure all of those living, working and visiting Edinburgh during this very special time of year remain safe.
“Edinburgh over the festive period is one of the most vibrant and beautiful cities in the world and hundreds of thousands of people head to our city centre to go Christmas shopping, socialise with friends and family and of course, enjoy the world famous Hogmanay Street Party.
“With that in mind, we are devoting our resources accordingly, based on demand, and the public can expect to see lots of officers out and about between now and January as we look to engage with the public and deter crime within the city.
“If you’re in the city centre and wish to speak with officers, either to obtain crime prevention advice or public safety information, or to report a crime, then please visit our police grotto on St Andrews Square.
“For those of you familiar with our popular Countdown to Christmas social media calendar, this will also be returning again this year and Holly will be helping us deliver some safety messages in line with the ethos of Christmas.
“As we do every year, we have and will continue to work closely with our relevant partners, including the City of Edinburgh Council and Essential Edinburgh. I’d like to thank both organisations for their continued support.
“On behalf of everyone within Edinburgh Division, I want to assure our communities that we are doing our utmost to keep you all safe during this festive season.”
A life-size cut-out of a police officer used to deter drivers from speeding has been stolen from a busy North Edinburgh street. Continue reading Help ma Boab! Cut out copper nicked in Granton!
