Police in Edinburgh are continuing to investigate a serious assault in the Leith Walk area which occurred at around 4.10pm on Monday 8th October outside The Central Bar. Continue reading Leith Walk serious assault: Man arrested
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Nine arrests in Edinburgh on Bonfire Night
Public thanked after Edinburgh Bonfire Night policing operation
Police in Edinburgh have praised the support of the public and partner organisations following a successful Halloween and Bonfire Night policing operation. Continue reading Nine arrests in Edinburgh on Bonfire Night
Five given curfews following Bonfire Night disorder
Five men responsible for Bonfire Night disorder in the North East of Edinburgh last year have received Restriction of Liberty Orders, banning them from leaving their homes overnight for six months. Continue reading Five given curfews following Bonfire Night disorder
Bonfire Season: Advice to local parents
Dear Parents/Guardians
In the run up to bonfire season, Police Scotland, City of Edinburgh Council and Scottish Fire & Rescue are keen to keep everyone safe during the festivities. In previous years we have seen firework-related anti-social behaviour (ASB) and disorder in this area, and we are asking for your help to prevent this occurring again. Continue reading Bonfire Season: Advice to local parents
Advice to city fans ahead of Halloween derby
Police are asking fans attending the Hearts vs Hibs derby on Halloween to conduct themselves in a responsible manner. Continue reading Advice to city fans ahead of Halloween derby
Safety and travel advice ahead of SPFL League Cup Semi Finals
“Plan ahead, be responsible and enjoy the matches.”
That’s the message from Police Scotland as Hearts prepare to play Celtic at Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium and Aberdeen and Rangers meet at Hampden Park in Glasgow in the SPFL League Cup semi-finals on Sunday. Continue reading Safety and travel advice ahead of SPFL League Cup Semi Finals
North Edinburgh dispersal zone set for fireworks period
Four dispersal zones are being set up in Edinburgh to combat anti-social behaviour and disorder over the Bonfire weekend. Continue reading North Edinburgh dispersal zone set for fireworks period
Specialist support to assist local policing for Bonfire Night
Police Scotland is devoting a range of specialist resources to assist local policing teams during the week of Halloween and Bonfire Night. Continue reading Specialist support to assist local policing for Bonfire Night
Human trafficking campaign launched
Traffickers are making potentially millions of pounds out of sexually exploiting people in Scotland. Police Scotland has today launched its first ever campaign targeting the perpetrators of human trafficking and sexual exploitation. Continue reading Human trafficking campaign launched
Police appeal following attempted murder on local cycle path
Police are appealing for witnesses after an attempted murder in the north of the city. The incident happened on a cycle path near Connaught Place off Ferry Road at around 7.50pm last night (Monday 8 October). Continue reading Police appeal following attempted murder on local cycle path