Police in Edinburgh are urging people to be vigilant following recent frauds involving scammers targeting foreign nationals. Continue reading Warning after Home Office scam targets Edinburgh residents
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Drugs and cash seized in Edinburgh raid
Three people have been charged under the Misuse of Drugs Act after police in Edinburgh seized a large quantity of Class B drugs. Continue reading Drugs and cash seized in Edinburgh raid
Man sought following knifepoint robbery in Saughtonhall
Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery in the west of the city. The incident happened around 5.35pm on Friday (26th July) at a convenience store in Saughtonhall Drive. Continue reading Man sought following knifepoint robbery in Saughtonhall
CCTV appeal following serious assault in Victoria Street
Police have released CCTV images of a group of four men they are looking to trace following an incident in Victoria Street.
At around 3am hours on Friday 8th March 2019 in Victoria Street, a 26-year-old man was injured in an altercation and later attended hospital for treatment. The men pictured are of interest to this investigation and anyone with information is asked to come forward. Continue reading CCTV appeal following serious assault in Victoria Street
Racist graffiti: man charged
A 25 year old man has been charged after racist graffiti was reported in the New Calton Burial Ground on Regent Road.
The incident took place between the 15th and 16th of June 2019. Continue reading Racist graffiti: man charged
Man charged with murder following Lochend social club death
A man has been arrested following the death of 49-year-old man outside Edinburgh City social club. The incident happened about 00:15 in the early hours of Sunday morning outside the club in Lochend Road South, which was formerly the Loch Inn.
The 49-year-old man – named locally as club regular Andy McCarron – was injured and taken to hospital where he died. Continue reading Man charged with murder following Lochend social club death
Organised crime: Two men arrested in North Edinburgh
Two men have been arrested in North Edinburgh following ‘proactive enforcement activity’ to tackle serious and organised crime in the capital. Continue reading Organised crime: Two men arrested in North Edinburgh
Appeal after serious assault on Leith Walk
Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault over the weekend. The incident happened around 9pm on Sunday (14th July) on Leith Walk. Continue reading Appeal after serious assault on Leith Walk
Have your say on future police direction
Views are being sought on new national priorities for policing in Scotland.
The priorities set the long-term overarching framework for Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority. They are being updated to reflect significant developments and progress in operational delivery, emerging threats and the changing needs of communities. The priorities also focus on anticipated future demands of the service. Continue reading Have your say on future police direction
230 drivers caught during drink drive crackdown
More than 230 motorists in Scotland were found to be over the drink-drive limit during Police Scotland’s recent summer drink/drug driving campaign. Continue reading 230 drivers caught during drink drive crackdown










