Police have arrested three teenagers in connection with the theft of two vehicles and road traffic offences in the north of the city. Continue reading Three youths arrested following vehicle thefts in North Edinburgh
Tag: Police Scotland
Oor Wullie Bucket Trail: PC Murdoch’s on the case!
Police Scotland is supporting the Oor Wullie Big Bucket Trail, which is taking place across the country this summer, with its very own PC Murdoch challenge. Continue reading Oor Wullie Bucket Trail: PC Murdoch’s on the case!
Drive on the Left campaign launched
Police Scotland and Road Safety Scotland were joined at tourist hotspot Urquhart Castle, Inverness, today by members of the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA), along with local MSP, Kate Forbes, to launch a new campaign to remind motorists to ‘Drive on the Left’ when visiting Scotland. Continue reading Drive on the Left campaign launched
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.”
Police Scotland to improve how they handle calls
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
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