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City buskers urged to hit the right note
Police will be showing antisocial buskers the yellow card under a new initiative that’s been introduced in the city centre. Continue reading City buskers urged to hit the right note
City police advise: Hold onto your stuff!
Edinburgh’s visitors and locals are being advised to take care of their personal possessions while out in the busy city centre over the coming weeks. As part of Operation Summer City – Edinburgh’s Festival policing campaign – officers are once again promoting the ‘Hold Onto Your Stuff’ initiative and providing the public with useful information on safeguarding their valuables. Continue reading City police advise: Hold onto your stuff!
Police appeal following cyclepath assault
Police are appealing for information following a sexual assault on a local cyclepath. The incident took place at the cyclepath on Ferry Road around 1.20pm on Tuesday (1 August). Continue reading Police appeal following cyclepath assault
City services take centre stage as festivals get underway
The city council and local police have their plans in place to ensure this summer’s Edinburgh festival is one to remember for all the right reasons. Continue reading City services take centre stage as festivals get underway
Seven year sentence for drug dealer
A Newcraighall man pled guilty to the supply of controlled drugs and dangerous driving at the High Court yesterday. Paul Macaulay (30) was sentenced to seven years and four months in prison for the offences and disqualified from driving for six years. Continue reading Seven year sentence for drug dealer
Man convicted for Scotland Street murder
A man has been convicted for the murder of his friend in Edinburgh’s New Town. Kieran Davies, aged 28, was found guilty of murdering 32-year-old Ashley Hawkins at Edinburgh High Court on Thursday and will be sentenced on 24 August. Continue reading Man convicted for Scotland Street murder
Man jailed for twelve years for ‘appalling abuse’
A man has been jailed for twelve years for a horrifying series of offences against children including rape and allowing a child to be raped, cruelty and neglect. Police are now appealing for help to hunt down Thomas Nelson’s associates – they believe up to twenty more abusers could be guilty of horrific crimes. Continue reading Man jailed for twelve years for ‘appalling abuse’
Police appeal following Waverley Bridge assault
Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault on Waverley Bridge in the early hours of Sunday morning. Continue reading Police appeal following Waverley Bridge assault
Three arrested after warrants executed
Police officers executed three warrants across North Edinburgh during searches for stolen property yesterday.
Three males, aged 15, 18 and 19-year-old were arrested in connection with house-breakings which took place over the past week in Kirkliston, Pathhead, Penicuik and Musselburgh.
Property including jewellery and electrical goods was recovered at addresses in Clermiston Park, Colonsay View and Granton Mill March.
These latest arrests are a result of the renewed commitment by officers under Operation Soteria and the Stronger North 2017 initiative to gather intelligence and tackle housebreaking, vehicle theft and related disorder in the North West of Edinburgh.
Chief Inspector Jimmy Jones, North West Area Commander said: “Our communities have told us that anti-social behaviour and youth disorder is a priority and we have renewed our commitment to tackling it in North West Edinburgh.
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank the public for their assistance so far. Support from our communities is vital in tackling such offences and I can assure them we will act on the information we receive.
“Anyone with concerns can speak to a local officer, contact Police Scotland on 101 or report information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”