Police Scotland is to introduce a new way of assessing calls to its 101 and 999 service to improve the way it responds to contact from the public. Continue reading Police Scotland to improve how they handle calls
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Friends Against Scams event at Stockbridge Library
Protect yourself against scamming, pop along to this free and informative session on Friday 14 June at 10.30am. Please spread the word!
Protocol to assist in search for missing people with dementia
Police in Edinburgh with the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership have launched a new protocol locally to help officers in searching for missing people with dementia. Continue reading Protocol to assist in search for missing people with dementia
Johnston Terrace murder: man charged
Police have charged a 40-year-old man in connection with the murder of a man in the city centre. He has been remanded in custody and will appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday. Continue reading Johnston Terrace murder: man charged
Domestic Abuse Act: first conviction
A man has pleaded guilty to offences under the new Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act, the first conviction since the new law was introduced on 1 April 2019. Continue reading Domestic Abuse Act: first conviction
Man dies after city centre stabbing
A man has died following a city centre stabbing. A man has been arrested in connection with the incident. Continue reading Man dies after city centre stabbing
New comic book encourages young people to stand up to hate crime
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
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