Police are appealing for witnesses following a hit and run collision in the city centre. The incident happened around 4.20pm on Saturday on Princes Street, opposite the Next clothing store. Continue reading Appeal following black cab hit and run on Princes Street
Police Scotland has relaunched an awareness-raising initiative aimed at preventing young people from falling into a life of crime. Continue reading The Slide relaunched at Broughton
A ten year old boy suffered a broken arm after a hit-and-run incident in North Edinburgh on Saturday afternoon. The boy was struck at about 2pm on West Granton Road near its junction with Royston Mains Street.
The driver of the car involved, which may have been a white BMW, failed to stop and pPolice have appealed for anyone with information to contact them.
Victims and witnesses to hate crime are being encouraged to continue to speak out, as new statistics suggest more people are reporting incidents. Community Safety Minister Annabel Ewing has urged those affected by incidents of hate crime to report them to the police, ensuring perpetrators can be properly dealt with. Continue reading Victims urged to speak out on hate crimes
Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman in her 60’s was the victim of a handbag robbery on Wednesday evening. Continue reading Appeal after Leith handbag robbery
A man who murdered his partner and left her body to decompose in an Edinburgh flat was yesterday sentenced to 21 years in prison at the High Court in Edinburgh. Continue reading Dumbiedykes murder sentence puts domestic abuse in spotlight
With the Eden Festival opening last night approaching planning is well advanced for what is certain to be another terrific event at Raehills Meadows. Police Scotland is calling on all music festival revellers to have fun, but to keep themselves safe. Continue reading Police advice for music festival season
Police Scotland is warning the public of an ongoing scam targeting Chinese Students. Continue reading Police warn of scam targeting Chinese students
FURTHER WITNESS SOUGHT FOLLOWING FATAL ROAD COLLISION
Detectives have identified a further witness they wish to trace as part of the ongoing inquiry into a fatal road collision at the Maybury Roundabout on Friday 25th May. Continue reading Maybury death: police urge witnesses to come forward
Whilst a bus journey is one of the safest ways to travel on our roads, a bump on the bus that might be brushed off by most of us could lead to a loss of confidence and independence or a serious injury for an older person. Now police, bus companies and other partners have teamed up to make bus travel even safer for some of the most vulnerable members of our communities. Continue reading Travelling with confidence: initiative to support older people
