Police have released CCTV images of two men they wish to speak to as they believe they may be able to assist with their enquiries in relation to an incident during which a man was assaulted and required hospital treatment. The incident took place at around 11.20pm on Saturday 23 November, on Bonnington Road.
Continue reading Police seek two men following Bonnington Road assault
Police have arrested and charged two women for pickpocketing in the city centre and a third for theft of a handbag within a licensed premises.
On Thursday (12th December), officers observed two women acting suspiciously on Upper Bow. They were subsequently arrested for attempt theft and are due to appear before Edinburgh Sheriff Court for pickpocketing offences.
In the early hours of yesterday morning, a third woman was arrested after staff at a licensed premises in the Cowgate identified her from CCTV stealing from a customer’s bag.
Inspector Trish Robertson from the West End Police Station said: “We are committed to ensuring that Edinburgh is a safe place to be, particularly at this time of year with the Christmas Market in full swing and people out shopping and celebrating.
“We have officers on patrol in uniform and in plain clothes, and one of our main focuses is acquisitive crime such as pickpocketing and thefts. Thankfully, due to the vigilance of the officers and staff involved in these incidents, three people have been arrested and charged.
“I’d like to remind everyone shopping or visiting the city centre to look after your belongings. Keep all of your bags and valuables safe and with you at all times. If you see anyone acting suspiciously, please report it. Keep your purses and wallets in a zipped inside pocket wherever possible and make sure any bags are closed and are in sight at all times.
“Anyone with information regarding such offences are asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
Eighteen year old Christopher Bennett has been sentenced to 220 hours unpaid work at Edinburgh Sheriff Court for his part in dangerous and reckless behaviour during last year’s Bonfire season. Continue reading Man sentenced for reckless behaviour during bonfire season
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Police are appealing for information after a high value theft from a bicycle shop in Glenrothes.
Around 60 top of the range bicycles of various models – including Cannondale, Specialized, Bianchi and Giant – were stolen from Leslie Bike Shop on Blackwood Way in Glenrothes. Continue reading Police seek information following theft of SIXTY bicycles
Police are appealing to two cyclists who witnessed an attempted robbery in the Leith Links area around 10.45pm on Monday, 25 November, 2019. Continue reading Police appeal after attempted robbery in Leith Links
As part of #OpWinterCity2019, Police Scotland’s partners at Waverley Mall, Edinburgh have given police the use of an empty retail space to enhance their city centre visibility. Continue reading Pop-up Cop Shop in Waverley Mall!
Three teenagers who beat a Prestonfield pensioner to death have been convicted of murder. Continue reading Teenagers guilty of pensioner’s murder
MOTORISTS WARNED OF ZERO TOLERANCE APPROACH
The Justice Secretary and Police Scotland have launched this year’s festive campaign to tackle drink- and drug-driving.
This is the first festive enforcement and awareness campaign to include the use of the new drug-drive laws which came into force last month.
The campaign highlights the criminal and personal consequences of being found guilty of driving a vehicle while under the influence alcohol or with drugs in your system.
Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf said: “Driving a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is totally unacceptable and puts not only the driver, but passengers and other road users, at risk of serious injury or even death.
“As well as such devastating consequences, drivers caught drink or drug-driving also face significant criminal penalties which could result in them losing their licence or their liberty.
“The new drug-driving law and Scotland’s low driver-alcohol limit are focused on making our roads safer for everyone.”
Superintendent Louise Blakelock, Police Scotland’s Deputy Head of Road Policing, said: “As we move into the festive party season, we are reminding motorists of the devastating consequences driving with alcohol or drugs in their system can have.
“New roadside testing for drugs was introduced on 21 October and disappointingly we have seen nearly 100 people provide positive tests in the first four weeks. Our Festive Drink Drug-Driving Campaign starts on 1 December and we will have dedicated resources on patrol, targeting motorists who choose to take the risk of taking drugs and driving or drinking and driving.
“I am urging people to plan ahead during the party season. Think about how you’re going to get home safely and don’t forget about the impact alcohol can still have the morning after.”
This is the first festive period when motorists face roadside drugs test, under a new law which came into force 21 October. This introduced drug-drive limits and a zero tolerance approach to the eight drugs most associated with illegal use, including cannabis, heroin and cocaine.
Police can now carry out testing using mouth swabs for any motorist they suspect of drug-driving or who has been involved in an accident or stopped for a traffic offence.
During the first four weeks of the new law coming into force (21 October-18 November) 96 people have provided positive roadside tests. Of the 96, six were women aged between 23 and 42. The 90 men were aged between 17 and 50.
A new report from MSPs on the Justice Sub-Committee on Policing looking at police capital spending has concluded that an above inflation increase is vital to allow officers to operate efficiently. Continue reading Increase in police capital spending needed, say MSPs
