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Police appeal following fatal crash at Roslin Glen

POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a fatal crash which happened in Roslin, Midlothian.

The crash happened on the B7003 at Roslin Glen at around 6.50am on Thursday, 14 August, 2025 involving a black KTM 990 Super Duke motorcycle and grey Kia Sportage car.

The rider of the motorcycle, a 43-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the car, a 44-year-old man, was not injured. The road was closed for approximately six hours for collision investigation at the scene.

Road Policing Sergeant Phil Winning said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the motorcyclist who died following this crash.

“I am appealing for any motorist who was on the B7003 and who may have witnessed what happened or had a dashcam device fitted that may have captured the incident or the vehicles immediately prior to the collision.

“Anyone who can assist our enquiries should come forward as soon as possible.”

Those with information or footage should contact Police Scotland via 101 and quote incident number 0604 of 14 August 2025.

Six jailed for serious and organised crime in Edinburgh and Midlothian

Six men convicted of serious and organised crime incidents in Edinburgh and Midlothian have been jailed.

Michael Heeps, Lee Ridgway, John Murray, Dale Bauld, Damien Mullen and Ryan McGovern, were previously convicted of numerous offences including attempted murder, wilful fire-raising and attempting to pervert the course of justice.

At the High Court in Glasgow, today – Friday, 15 August, 2025, Heeps was jailed for 23 years, Ridgeway for 22 years, Murray (pictured left) for 17 years, Bauld (pictured centre) for 17 years, Mullen for 14 Years and McGovern (pictured right) for eight years.

Detective Superintendent Paul Grainger said: “The use of violence is always completely unacceptable.

“Although these were all targeted attacks, those involved showed absolutely no regard for the communities affected.

“These incidents could have had much more serious consequences and this behaviour will not be tolerated.

“These sentences show Police Scotland’s commitment to the Serious and Organised Crime Taskforce’s national strategy.

“I want to make it clear to those intent on being involved in serious and organised crime that we will not give up and you will be brought to justice.

“I would again like to thank officers who worked on this investigation, as well as our partners in forensic services and the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal services, for their work. I would also like to thank the public for their support throughout the investigation.”

Serious assault at West End: Man arrested and charged

A 36-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a serious assault in Edinburgh’s West End.

The incident took place on Queensferry Street around 11.40pm on Tuesday, 12 August, 2025.

A 39-year-old man was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment.

The 36-year-old man is due to appear in court at a later date.

A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

Attempted murder in Wester Hailes: Man to appear in court

A 25-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with attempted murder and possession of a firearm in Wester Hailes.

The incident occurred on Thursday, 24 July, 2025 on Hailesland Gardens, Edinburgh around 3.40pm.

The 25-year-old is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court tomorrow – Friday, 15 August, 2025.

Police issue witness appeal following serious assault at West End

Police are appealing for information after a man was seriously assaulted on Queensferry Street.

Around 11.40pm last night (Tuesday, 12 August, 2025), a 39-year-old man was seriously assaulted on Queensferry Street at the junction with Melville Street.

Emergency services attended and he was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment.

The suspects are described as white males. The first around 5ft 10in in height, of medium build with a bald head and dark clothing.

The second man is described as being around 5ft 10in in height, of medium build, with short dark hair and possibly wearing a red t-shirt.

It is understood they left in the direction of Randolph Place.

Detective Constable Gary Lipscombe said: “Our enquiries are ongoing and I am appealing for anyone with any information to contact us.

“We understand the area was busy with people at the time and I would ask anyone who witnessed the incident and who haven’t already spoken to police to get in touch.

“I would also appeal to anyone with dash cam or private CCTV footage to contact us.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 0003 of 13 August, 2025.

Scottish Alcohol Industry Partnership: DON’T buy alcohol for under 18s

Underage drinking causes harm to children and impacts whole communities. That’s why buying alcohol for under 18s is ILLEGAL.

Help us clamp down on proxy purchasing.

Refuse to buy alcohol for under 18s.

Report it to the police if you see it.

Two arrested and charged for drug offences in Edinburgh

Two people have been arrested in connection with drugs offences in Edinburgh.

Around 11.30am on Friday, 8 August, 2025, officers stopped and searched a 21-year-old man in Hailesland Grove, who was found in possession of cannabis.

Further enquiries led officers to a car parked nearby where officers recovered quantities of Cocaine and Heroin. The estimated value of the drugs is more than £74,000.

Officers also searched two addresses in the Wester Hailes and Pilton areas of Edinburgh with a quantity of cash being recovered from one of the addresses.

A man and woman, both aged 21, have been arrested and charged in connection with drugs offences.

They are due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, 11 August, 2025.

Detective Sergeant John Dunn said: “We work tirelessly to remove illegal drugs from communities every day and remain committed to disrupting the activities of those who supply drugs.

“We cannot tackle this issue alone and would urge the public to continue supporting us in building intelligence about the possession and supply of drugs by contacting Police Scotland on 101 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

Police: Two arrested following Loganlea Terrace incident

Around 5.30pm yesterday (Thursday, 7 August) police received a report of men seen in possession of what appeared to be a firearm on Loganlea Terrace.

Emergency services attended and found a property on fire.

There were no reports of any injures.

Following further enquiries two men aged 22 and 29 were arrested in connection with drug offences. They have been released pending further enquiries which are ongoing.

No weapons were recovered.

Enquiries are ongoing to establish the cause of the fire.

Arrests following drugs recovery in Newington

Three men, two aged 25 and one aged 26, have been arrested following the recovery of drugs and cash in the Newington area.

Around 11.15pm on Tuesday, 5 August, Summer City officers on foot patrol in the Lutton Place area observed three men acting suspiciously within a vehicle.

Following a search of the vehicle, a quantity of cocaine and £1,000 in cash were seized.

The two 25-year-old men have been released pending further enquiries. Enquiries are ongoing.

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Serious assault on Guthrie Street: CCTV image released

Police Scotland has released a CCTV image of man they believe may be able to assist with their ongoing enquiries into a serious assault that occurred on Guthrie Steet, Edinburgh at around 1.30am Monday 14, July 2025.

The man is described as white, of slim build, aged 18-24 years old, with short dark hair. He was wearing a red jumper, dark coloured shorts and dark coloured trainers.

Detective Constable Lindsay Johnston, of Corstorphine CID, said: “We would encourage this man, anyone who may recognise him, or anyone with information about this incident to get in touch.

“If you have any information that can assist with our investigation then please call Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference number 0344 of 14 July 2025.

“Alternatively, make a call anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”