Tag: Police Scotland

Hate Crime: tackling abuse of night time workers

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) have partnered with Police Scotland in support of their new Hate Crime campaign, which is focusing on workers in Scotland’s night time economy in an effort to encourage more victims of hate crime to come forward. Continue reading Hate Crime: tackling abuse of night time workers

Prestonfield murder: victim named

Police have now confirmed the identity of a man who died in Prestonfield on Thursday 21 February. He was 67 year old Alasdair Forsyth from Edinburgh.

Mr Forsyth was found with serious injuries to his head and body and was pronounced dead at the scene by the Scottish Ambulance Service following a disturbance at an address in Clearburn Road.  Continue reading Prestonfield murder: victim named

Police seek witnesses following cemetery incident

Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses following an assault an attempted robbery in the city centre. The incident happened around 11.45pm on Saturday (23rd February) in the St Cuthbert’s Cemetery, just off Lothian Road.

A 23-year-old man was cutting through the graveyard to catch a bus when a male approached and punched him to the ground before presenting a knife.

An attempt was then made to steal the victim’s rucksack. However, he held on and was assaulted further during the struggle. As a result of this attack, the victim sustained a large cut to his face and other smaller cuts to his hand.

The suspect then made off through the cemetery in the direction of Princes Street.

Officers are investigating this matter as part of Operation Arable and anyone with information is asked to come forward. The suspect is described only as being white, with a scarf covering his face and speaking with a Scottish accent.

Detective Sergeant Mark Lumsden from Gayfield CID said: “Firstly, it is important to stress that crimes of this nature within the city centre are extremely rare and a full investigation is now underway to identify and apprehend the male responsible. 

“While these inquiries are conducted, uniformed officers will provide a high-visibility presence in the area to speak with members of the public, who may have any relevant information, but to also offer reassurance to our communities that we are treating this incident very seriously and working hard to apprehend the suspect.

“If you remember seeing any suspicious activity in the area around the St Cuthbert’s Cemetery late on Saturday evening, then please contact police immediately.

“Likewise, if you have information that can help us trace the suspect then please also get in touch.”

Those with information can contact Gayfield CID via 101 and quote incident number 5489 of the 23rd February. Alternatively, an anonymous report can be made to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.