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Appeal after more abusive graffiti found on Calton Hill

Police in Edinburgh are investigating after a series of racial and homophobic graffiti incidents in the Calton Hill area. Continue reading Appeal after more abusive graffiti found on Calton Hill

Tackling human trafficking and exploitation

The Scottish Government is seeking views on plans to introduce a legal duty on Scottish public authorities to notify Police Scotland about suspected human trafficking and exploitation victims. Continue reading Tackling human trafficking and exploitation

“A Living Hell”: the tragic life and death of Margaret Fleming

Two carers have been convicted of murdering a 19-year-old woman whose death they covered up for 20 years. The body of Margaret Fleming, who had learning difficulties, has never been found. Continue reading “A Living Hell”: the tragic life and death of Margaret Fleming

Calton Hill death: 18 year old to appear in Court

An 18 year old man has been charged in connection with the death of a 15-year-old Willowbrae girl found dead on Calton Hill on 8 December last year. He will appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court later today.

Mhari O’Neill’s body was found by a member of the public at about 06:30 after she had been reported missing in the early hours of the Saturday morning.

Det Insp Susan Balfour, of Police Scotland, said: “Our sympathies remain with Mhari’s family at this time.

“We will now begin the work to prepare this case for court and I would like to thank all members of the public who came forward with information to assist the investigation.”