Traffickers are making potentially millions of pounds out of sexually exploiting people in Scotland. Police Scotland has today launched its first ever campaign targeting the perpetrators of human trafficking and sexual exploitation. Continue reading Human trafficking campaign launched
Police are appealing for witnesses after an attempted murder in the north of the city. The incident happened on a cycle path near Connaught Place off Ferry Road at around 7.50pm last night (Monday 8 October). Continue reading Police appeal following attempted murder on local cycle path
Police are appealing for the public’s help as they investigate two robberies in the Meadows area. Continue reading Meadows robberies: man to appear in court
Fledgling motorists from across Edinburgh received a hard-hitting introduction to the risks of driving at a popular road safety event this week.
Hundreds of sixth-year pupils once again tested out crash simulators, drunk goggles and even sit behind the wheel of an electric bus as part of the Streets Ahead Edinburgh Young Driver event, which returned to the Corn Exchange for an eighth year, hosted again by Forth 1 DJ Grant Thomson.
Continue reading Drive and Thrive: hard-hitting messages for young motorists
Police in Edinburgh have once again praised the public response following a re-appeal for information into an indecent assault in the Roseburn area.
Between 5.35am and 6am on Monday 10th September, a 27-year-old woman was attacked on the cycle path that runs across Roseburn Terrace, as she cycled from the Drylaw area.
On Monday, officers released an E-Fit image of a man they wish to trace in connection with this investigation and received a handful of new calls as a result.
Information provided by these callers is now being progressed by the dedicated inquiry team and anyone who believes they may be able to assist the investigation, but has yet to contact police, is asked to do so immediately.
Detective Sergeant David Brady from Edinburgh’s Public Protection Unit said: “Following our initial appeal for information, we received numerous calls and pieces of information, all of which has been of great benefit to this inquiry. The release of the E-Fit image resulted in eight new calls to police and these have given us new lines of investigation to pursue.
“I want to thank our communities for their continued support and assistance. I would urge anyone who may be able to provide further information, either in relation to the attack or the man pictured in the E-Fit, to come forward and speak with us, if they have not already done so.”
Those with information can contact the Public Protection Unit via 101 and quote incident number 2327 of the 12th September. Alternatively, an anonymous report can be made to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Police in Edinburgh are appealing for assistance from the public to identify a man currently receiving medical treatment in hospital. Continue reading Police appeal: can you identify mystery man?
Three people have been arrested and charged in connection with pickpocketing in the city centre. The incident happened during the afternoon of Monday 24 September in and around the Castlehill area. Continue reading Pickpocket gang remanded in custody
Police have issued an E-Fit image of a man they wish to trace as part of their ongoing investigation into an indecent assault. Continue reading Cycle path indecent assault: Police issue E-fit
Police in Edinburgh have today praised the ongoing partnership approach to tackling motorcycle crime, following a significant reduction in offences of this nature. Continue reading Significant reduction in motorcycle crime
Investigations are underway into a major incident at Scottish Gas HQ on Waterfront Avenue last night which saw thirteen members of staff treated by paramedics. Three people were taken to hospital for further treatment. Continue reading MAJOR INCIDENT AT SCOTTISH GAS
