Police have released CCTV images of two men they wish to trace as part of an investigation into a serious assault in the Grassmarket area. The incident took place in West Port around 12.30am on Tuesday 2nd January 2018, when a 20-year-old man sustained a serious injury to his chest. Continue reading CCTV appeal following West Port violence
Drivers across Scotland are reminded to travel with caution during this evening and tomorrow morning’s rush hour.
A Met Office yellow warning for ice and snow is currently in place across almost every area of Scotland. You can check if these warnings apply to where you live and work here. Police Scotland advice remains to travel with extra caution, and to keep informed in case of any changes in weather or traffic disruption. Continue reading Police issue travel warning
A 15-year-old youth has been charged in connection with motorcycle disorder that occurred across Edinburgh on Saturday (January 13). The male was charged following reports of a series of incidents involving off-road motorcycles which occurred across Drylaw, Portobello, Leith, City Centre, Dalkeith Road and Craigmillar.
A report will be sent to the Children’s Reporter. A 24-year-old man has also been reported for warrant to the Procurator Fiscal in connection with this activity. Continue reading Youth charged with motorcyle offences
Police have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to trace in connection with an ongoing investigation into an attempted armed robbery in the Leith area. Continue reading Leith armed robbery: police release CCTV
Police are appealing for information to help trace a man reported missing. Colin McLennan (58) was last seen on Monday 8th January at 8.30pm on Saughtonhall Drive, Edinburgh. There is increasing concern for his welfare. Continue reading Missing man appeal
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And some seasonal security advice from our local community police officers:
Around 14,000 Police Scotland officers and staff are to receive enhanced training to assess instances of psychological abuse and coercive control in domestic abuse settings. Continue reading Additional police training to help tackle domestic abuse
Two men who fled the scene following a serious road traffic collision in which a 10-year-old boy was seriously injured have been sentenced to time in prison. The incident, which happened on Ferry Road near Drylaw Police Station, both sickened and angered the local community. Continue reading Two jailed for Drylaw hit and run
Police have made a number of arrests in connection with public disorder on Bonfire Night which saw a woman police officer seriously injured in North Edinburgh. Five men will appear in court today with two more to appear at a later date. Continue reading Men face court following Bonfire Night disorder
Police Scotland has announced plans to invest in new cyber hubs and purchase new unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as it unveiled a three-year implementation plan for the Policing 2026: Serving a Changing Scotland strategy. Continue reading First steps to ‘transformation’: Police Scotland unveil three year plan
