With up to 50,000 football fans heading to the Scottish Cup Final today, Police Scotland is issuing advice to those attending Hampden Park in Glasgow. Continue reading Scottish Cup Final: Police advice
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Appeal after theft of safe in Leith
Police are appealing for witnesses following a break-in and significant jewellery theft in the Leith area. The incident took place when a flat in Constitution Street, between the junctions with Bernard Street and Tower Street, was broken into. Continue reading Appeal after theft of safe in Leith
Attempted theft of ATM in Shandwick Place
Police are appealing for witnesses following a break-in and attempted theft in the city centre. The incident happened around 3.30am yesterday (Thursday 17th May) at Sainsbury’s supermarket on Shandwick Place. Continue reading Attempted theft of ATM in Shandwick Place
CCTV appeal following bicycle robbery
Police are continuing to investigate a year-old robbery in the city centre.
The incident took place at around 7.30 am on Thursday 1 June 2017 in the St John Street area. A 25-year-old man walking south towards Holyrood Road was approached by a man who threatened him with a weapon and stole his bike. Continue reading CCTV appeal following bicycle robbery
Action on Prejudice: new hate crime portal launched
YouthLink Scotland has launched ‘Action on Prejudice’, the first national portal in the UK to tackle hate crime and prejudice in communities. Continue reading Action on Prejudice: new hate crime portal launched
Fans warned to behave ahead of Hibs Rangers clash
“I know the vast majority of supporters behave responsibly but I’m asking everyone to think carefully about how they behave on Sunday”.
Police in Edinburgh are advising fans attending tomorrow’s Hibernian v Rangers match at Easter Road to enjoy the final fixture of the football season for both clubs but behave responsibly. Continue reading Fans warned to behave ahead of Hibs Rangers clash
Serious assault and attempted robbery on Elm Row
Police have released CCTV images of a man they wish to trace in connection with a serious assault and attempted robbery at a convenience store. The incident happened around 9.30pm on Wednesday 2nd May at the USave shop on Elm Row. Continue reading Serious assault and attempted robbery on Elm Row
Rat Pack assault: man charged
A man has been arrested and charged following an assault in the West End. A 52-year-old man suffered serious injuries after being assaulted outside the Rat Pack pub on Shandwick Place in the early hours of Sunday 1st April. Continue reading Rat Pack assault: man charged
Arrests follow Aberdeen Hibs clash
Around 15,000 fans were in Aberdeen at the weekend to watch as Aberdeen FC welcomed Hibernian FC to Pittodrie. Officers would like to thank the vast majority of these fans who were extremely supportive of police on the ground and who were clearly there to enjoy the game – but a very small number of people were charged in connection with various offences before and during the game despite repeated warnings that anti-social behaviour of any kind would be robustly dealt with. Continue reading Arrests follow Aberdeen Hibs clash
Man jailed for deliberate attempts to infect others with HIV
A man who set out to deliberately infect victims with HIV has been jailed. At the High Court in Edinburgh yesterday, Daryll Rowe pled guilty to four incidents, whereby he intentionally had unprotected sex with partners, while fully aware that he carried HIV. Continue reading Man jailed for deliberate attempts to infect others with HIV