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
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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
Police seek spotty Scot following Calder Road assault and robbery
Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault and robbery on Calder Road. Continue reading Police seek spotty Scot following Calder Road assault and robbery
Body of missing teenager found on golf course
Police searching for a teenager missing in North Edinburgh have confirmed his body has been found. Continue reading Body of missing teenager found on golf course
Police launch Youth Engagement survey
Police Scotland officers will be at festivals across Scotland this summer – including TRNSMT at Glasgow Green this weekend (12-14 July) – to engage 12-18 year olds in relaxed conversations about what matters to them and how they can stay safe. Continue reading Police launch Youth Engagement survey
Man convicted following Saughton fatality
A man has been convicted of causing death by dangerous driving following the death of Lionel Simenya in Saughton earlier this year. Continue reading Man convicted following Saughton fatality