Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted in the Leith Links area.
The incident happened around 5.50pm on Sunday (3 November) on Leith Links near Links Athletic FC changing rooms. Continue reading Police appeal following Leith Links assault
A new animated film aimed at adult survivors of childhood abuse and people working with survivors has been launched by Police Scotland.
The Information for Adult Survivors of Childhood Abuse film aims to raise awareness amongst adult survivors of how to report childhood abuse to police, the criminal justice process and the existence of survivor support services. The animation follows two survivors through the journey of reporting to police whilst focussing on key areas and covering some frequently asked questions.
Assistant Chief Constable Gillian MacDonald, Major Crime and Public Protection, Police Scotland, said: “Child abuse takes many forms: physical, emotional, sexual or neglect. How people deal with and react to abuse is very individual. Some survivors have told us they didn’t realise what they had experienced as a child was abuse. Others simply haven’t felt ready or able to talk about the abuse they experienced during childhood.
“We would like to reassure survivors, that when they are ready to report, we will listen and we will provide advice about relevant support services.
“Police Scotland is fully committed to thoroughly investigating child abuse no matter when or where this happened or who was involved. The priorities for any investigation will include identifying the perpetrator or perpetrators, establishing if they still have access to children and, if so, whether they pose a risk to any child.
“The film, and our other information products, provide survivors with information to enable them to make an informed choice about whether or not they wish to report the abuse they experienced to police, whilst at the same time ensuring that they are signposted to relevant support services.”
As well as the film, information for adult survivors of childhood abuse is also available on Police Scotland’s website and via an information leaflet (below).
The film, which has been produced following extensive consultation with survivors and survivor support services and with funding from Scottish Government, can be viewed above.
Police are investigating following the rape of a 36 year old man in North Edinburgh. The serious sexual assault took place early on Monday morning on the cycle path near Ainslie Park Leisure Centre.
A police cordon was put in place by police officers who carried out an investigation at the scene.
A spokeswoman said: “Police in Edinburgh are investigating a report that a 36-year-old man was the victim of a serious sexual assault in the Pilton area in the early hours of Monday, 28 October.”
No further details are available at this time.
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses following a report of serious injuries to a woman in West Pilton.
The woman was discovered around 5.25am yesterday, inside a common stairwell at an address in West Pilton Avenue and police are investigating how she obtained her injuries. Continue reading Woman found injured in West Pilton stair
Dispersal zones are to be set up across Edinburgh again this year to help tackle antisocial behaviour and disorder ahead of Bonfire Night. The zones will cover the hours between 2pm and midnight from Friday November 1 to Tuesday November 5. Continue reading Dispersal Zones back in place for firework season
A man was sentenced yesterday for child sexual abuse committed in the Edinburgh area over a three-year period.
Jason King, 41, was convicted following a trial at the High Court on 19th September, where he was found guilty of three offences of indecent behaviour toward young girls. Continue reading Six years for Edinburgh child abuser
Motorists in Edinburgh are now facing the possibility of roadside drug tests as Scotland gets tougher on drug driving. Continue reading Capital motorists face roadside drugs test as new Drug Driving laws come in to force:
Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery in the Slateford area. The incident happened around 7.50pm on Saturday outside an address on Hutchison Loan.
A 19-year-old woman was approached by a man, who stole her black handbag before running in the direction of Slateford Road.
The man is described as being white, in his 50s, 5ft 9 with an average build, short grey or black hair and stubble. He was wearing dark clothing, including a dark grey hoodie, with the hood down.
The victim was not injured in the incident.
Detective Sergeant Gavin Howat, of Corstorphine CID, said: “It is very fortunate that there were no injuries as a result of this robbery, but the victim has been left shaken and upset by the loss of her bag and its contents.
“Officers have been carrying out enquiries in the area and have established that the suspect was seen acting strangely in the front garden of a neighbouring property shortly before the incident took place.
“We would be keen to hear from anyone else who either witnessed the robbery itself or saw any suspicious activity in the area throughout the evening.”
Anyone with information can contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident 3773 of 19 October. Alternatively, anonymous reports can be made to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Police are appealing for witnesses following a bogus workmen incident in Trinity’s Russell Place area.
At around 10.00am on Tuesday (15 October), an 80-year-old man was visited by a man who offered to carry out some garden work. A fee was agreed and paid in cash, even though it appeared that no work had been carried out. Continue reading Appeal following Trinity bogus workmen incident
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses after a 59-year-old motorcyclist was injured following a crash on the A8 Glasgow Road, between Newbridge and Ratho Station. Continue reading Appeal after serious road crash on A8 Glasgow Road
