Police have arrested another twelve men in relation to the violence and disorder at last month’s Scottish Cup final after carrying out operations at addresses in Edinburgh, Fife and Glasgow early yesterday morning. Continue reading More arrests over Hampden disorder
Police have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to trace as part of an investigation into a serious assault. Continue reading CCTV appeal following Pilrig assault
Police in Edinburgh have released images of two men they wish to trace in connection with a serious assault in Tamsons Bar, Easter Road on Saturday 27 February. Continue reading Tamson’s Bar assault: do you know these men?
Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault and robbery in Granton.
At around 10:30pm on Monday evening, a man in his 60’s was photographing the Forth bridges from the foreshore at Hanging Craig near Granton Harbour when he was approached by a man who engaged him in conversation.
Moments later the man assaulted the photographer and damaged his camera before stealing the camera’s memory card and running away.
Police are appealing for information and want to hear from anyone who can help identify the attacker.
He is described as white, around 5ft 11ins tall, medium build with short dirty blonde hair. He has a tattoo on his back and at the time of the attack he was carrying a dark rucksack, dark cargo style trousers and spoke with a foreign accent, possibly Eastern European.
DC Joyce Gunderson at Corstophine police station said: “This was a cowardly attack that left the victim badly shaken. Needless to say, we are extremely keen to trace and arrest the suspect and I would urge anyone who was in the area or who recognises the description to get in touch.”
Those with information should contact police on 101 or the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Investigations into the aftermath of Hibs Scottish Cup victory at Hampden on Saturday are ongoing and police are appealing for the support of spectators to help their inquiries. Continue reading Hampden pitch invasion: Furious Rangers call for independent investigation
A ‘significant amount’ of Class A and B drugs have been recovered in Leith following an intelligence led operation.
Officers from the Edinburgh division proactive unit executed separate warrants on Thursday at addresses in Great Junction Street and Pilrig Heights. A subsequent search resulted in the seizure of a substantial amount of cocaine, heroin and cannabis worth an estimated street value of £66,500. Continue reading Two face court following ‘significant’ drugs haul
Hibernian FC has confirmed that it will co-operate fully into any inquiry into the pitch invasion which followed the club’s historic Scottish Cup win at Hampden Park. Continue reading Police launch investigation into Hampden pitch invasion
“All I can say is to plan your journey, get to the game on time, don’t overdo it with the drink and have a great time.” – Superintendent Alan Murray
As Rangers and Hibernian fans head to the sell-out Scottish Cup Final at Hampden Park today, Police Scotland is reminding fans to get to the ground in plenty of time, go easy on the alcohol and to leave the pyrotechnics at home. Continue reading Safety advice ahead of Scottish Cup Final
Quick thinking saves lives in Portobello rescue
The quick actions of two Edinburgh police officers have been praised after two men were saved off the coast at Portobello in the early hours of Saturday morning. Continue reading Praise for ‘heroic’ police officers in Portobello
Police are appealing for witnesses following the sexual assault of a young woman in West Pilton Park late last night. Continue reading Police investigate sexual assault in West Pilton Park
