A new campaign and comic book resource to tackle hate crime, targeted at young people, has been launched today. Continue reading New comic book encourages young people to stand up to hate crime
Tag: Police Scotland
Man convicted for Portobello rape
A man has been convicted for the rape of a woman at a flat in Portobello.
At Edinburgh High Court yesterday, Albert Caballero pled guilty to the attack on a woman in her twenties at his home in Windsor Place on 27 December 2018. Continue reading Man convicted for Portobello rape
Police investigate serious assault in The Meadows
Police are investigating following a serious assault which took place on the Meadows, close to the junction with Melville Drive at Summerhall. Continue reading Police investigate serious assault in The Meadows
Local retailers hit by refund frauds
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for information and urging businesses to be vigilant following a number of frauds and attempted frauds via card devices. Continue reading Local retailers hit by refund frauds
Police Scotland Youth Volunteers launching new group in Granton
The Police Scotland Youth Volunteers (PSYV) are groups of up to 24 young people based across Scotland. Supported by adult volunteers and led by a police constable, the PSYV volunteer at community and national events across Scotland.
The programme is open to all young people aged 13 – 18, this allows those people to get an insight into policing in Scotland and inspire individuals to participate positively within their communities.
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Edinburgh man sentenced for sexual offences against children
An Edinburgh man who raped and sexually assaulted two children as a teenager has been jailed. Continue reading Edinburgh man sentenced for sexual offences against children
Morrison Street assault: CCTV image released
Police have released an image of a man they wish to speak to as they believe he may be able to assist with their enquiries in relation to an assault. Continue reading Morrison Street assault: CCTV image released
Corstorphine Hill talk today
Saturday 18th May from 10am – 1pm
New Edinburgh College school partnership police course fits ‘The Bill’
Edinburgh College’s Enterprise and Commerce team is holding its first ever HNC Police Studies recruitment day this weekend, as applications to the course continue to pour in. Continue reading New Edinburgh College school partnership police course fits ‘The Bill’
Cashback for Communities fund open for applications
More than £18 million seized from criminals is to fund projects which divert disadvantaged young people away from crime. Phase 5 of the unique funding stream opened yesterday and runs until 28 June. Continue reading Cashback for Communities fund open for applications