Police are appealing for witnesses following a racially motivated assault. The incident happened around 4.20pm on Tuesday in the Southside. Continue reading Police appeal for witnesses to racial assault in Southside
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Appeal after break-in at Morrisons supermarket
Police are appealing for information following a break-in at a supermarket on New Swanston in the Dreghorn area in the early hours of this morning.
Entry was gained to the Morrisons store around 00.20am after an external window was forced. A five figure sum of cash was stolen. Continue reading Appeal after break-in at Morrisons supermarket
Winter Warmer on Wednesday
Wednesday 20th November 10.30 – 2pm in Muirhouse Library
Police launch Operation Winter City
Police in Edinburgh have launched their annual campaign to keep the public safe during the festive period.
Operation Winter City, which has been running for several years, provides those who live, work in and visit Edinburgh during Christmas and New Year, with a range of useful information aimed at preventing them from falling victim to crime or coming to the attention of police. Continue reading Police launch Operation Winter City
Leith Links robberies CCTV appeal
Police have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to as they believe he may be able to assist with their enquiries in respect of a robbery and a theft which took place in the Leith Links area this summer. Continue reading Leith Links robberies CCTV appeal
Witness appeal following city centre crash
Police are appealing for witnesses following a crash involving a taxi and a pedestrian in the city centre.
The incident happened around 2am yesterday (Monday, 11 November) on North Bridge, near a bus stop opposite the Balmoral Hotel involving an Edinburgh licensed taxi and a pedestrian. Continue reading Witness appeal following city centre crash
One year on: Renewed appeal following acid attack
Police in Edinburgh are making a renewed appeal for witnesses following a serious assault in the South East of the city.
The incident happened one year ago – at around 8.40pm on Friday, 9 November 2018, at an address in Captains Road. Continue reading One year on: Renewed appeal following acid attack
Hit and run on Mayfield Road: can you help?
Police are continuing their enquiries and appealing for information after a cyclist was struck by a car in Edinburgh on Wednesday (6 November). Continue reading Hit and run on Mayfield Road: can you help?
Public warning after Asian gold housebreakings
Police Scotland are once again urging communities to be vigilant and homeowners to take appropriate security measures following a number of housebreakings across the country targeting Asian gold jewellery and cash.
Since April there have been 35 reports of break-ins to properties in Glasgow, Paisley, Renfrew, Ayrshire and Edinburgh, resulting in over £500,000 worth of jewellery and cash being stolen. Continue reading Public warning after Asian gold housebreakings
Guy Fawkes Night: more attacks on emergency services
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) crews responded to approximately 359 bonfires across the country between 3.30pm and 11.30pm yesterday (November 5).
Operations Control firefighters handled 882 calls from members of the public. There were also several attacks on crews, but no firefighters were seriously injured. Continue reading Guy Fawkes Night: more attacks on emergency services