Twenty-nine environmental protesters were arrested during Tuesday’s city centre protest by the Extinction Rebellion group. Continue reading Twenty-nine arrests following Edinburgh environmental protest
Tag: Police Scotland
Man shot dead in Chester Street
A man has died after a shooting in the West End. Armed police attended the incident in Chester Street at around 8pm last night. The victim is understood to be former Edinburgh boxer Bradley Welsh, (42),who recently featured in the film Trainspotting 2. Continue reading Man shot dead in Chester Street
Motorcyclists urged to ride safely as biking season begins
Police are urging motorcyclists to ride safely as bikers prepare to get back on the road for the summer season. Continue reading Motorcyclists urged to ride safely as biking season begins
Shut Out Scammers campaign launched
Police are warning that anyone can become a victim of bogus callers after householders lost more than £700,000 in just six months to doorstep scams. Continue reading Shut Out Scammers campaign launched
The Herbert Protocol: keeping loved ones safe
The Herbert Protocol is here to give you some reassurance and help keep your loved ones safe. This is a local initiative for residents living in the Edinburgh. The system provides the police with everything they need to know to search for the person living with dementia. Continue reading The Herbert Protocol: keeping loved ones safe
CCTV appeal following Leith knife crime
Police have released images of two men they wish to trace as they believe they may be able to assist with their ongoing enquiries into an assault and attempted robbery in Leith. Continue reading CCTV appeal following Leith knife crime
Man convicted of Pennywell Road murder
A man has who killed his partner in Pennywell last year has been convicted.
At Livingston High Court yesterday Robert Douglas was found guilty of the murder of Marie Walker at their home in Pennywell Road on 6th August 2018. Continue reading Man convicted of Pennywell Road murder
Domestic abuser jailed
A man who assaulted a woman over an 11-year-period has been sentenced to two years and eight months in prison.
John McAdam, aged 53, subjected the victim to a series of domestic assaults between 2006 and 2017 in the Midlothian and Scottish Borders area. Continue reading Domestic abuser jailed
MSPs call for police ‘cyber-kiosk’ rollout to be paused
Members of the Scottish Parliament’s Justice Sub-Committee on Policing are asking police to stop their deployment of cyber-kiosks or ‘digital triage devices’ until there is greater clarity on the legal framework for their use in a new report out today. Continue reading MSPs call for police ‘cyber-kiosk’ rollout to be paused
Police advice ahead of Ingliston dance music event
Police are issuing travel and safety advice ahead of this weekend’s dance music event at Ingliston. Continue reading Police advice ahead of Ingliston dance music event