Tag: Police Scotland

Appeal after armed robbery in Brunswick Street

Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses after a robbery at an off-licence in Brunswick Street on Sunday (4th March). The Oddbins store was targeted by a masked robber around 7.15 pm who forced a worker to open a safe at knife point. He made off with the contents of the safe which amounted to a three-figure sum of cash. Continue reading Appeal after armed robbery in Brunswick Street

Praise for winter weather efforts as normal service resumes

As business begins to return to usual after days of heavy snow and freezing temperatures, council leaders have praised those working to keep the city moving during this period. Most of the city’s services are expected to resume normal operations today, including the reopening of schools, libraries and neighbourhood offices, though a yellow warning for snow and ice remains in place.

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Suspicious package in Princes Street Gardens: Police seek public help

Police investigating the discovery of a suspicious package left in Princes Street Gardens six weeks ago, have made a fresh public appeal for information. Detectives are urging anyone with information or who witnessed anything suspicious in the Gardens on Thursday, January 11, 2018 to come forward. Continue reading Suspicious package in Princes Street Gardens: Police seek public help

Transport Police plan hits the buffers

Integration initiative delayed indefinitely

The Joint Programme Board overseeing the integration of British Transport Police (BTP) in Scotland into Police Scotland has agreed to review the timetable. A longer timetable will allow for enhanced engagement with officers, staff and their representatives on key issues, including pay and conditions. Justice Secretary Michael Matheson has expressed disappointment at the delay, but the news has been welcomed by opposition parties at Holyrood.  Continue reading Transport Police plan hits the buffers

North West Locality: all will become clear!

A little piece of civic history was made last week when the first ever meeting of North West Localities Committee was held in the City Chambers on 9 February. It was at times a complex and complicated meeting but it’s set the council on a course of new ways of working with partners. Continue reading North West Locality: all will become clear!