An Edinburgh man was today jailed for seven years and nine months after admitting trying to murder a Syrian refugee. Continue reading Teenager jailed for racist knife attack
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Edinburgh extremist jailed for twelve years
A man found in possession of explosive items and extreme right-wing paraphernalia at a flat in Meadowbank has been jailed for twelve years. Continue reading Edinburgh extremist jailed for twelve years
Nine years for sex offender
A man has been sent to prison for a number of serious sexual offences committed against teenagers in Edinburgh and Midlothian. Scott Forbes (49) was sentenced to nine years at the High Court of Edinburgh yesterday and registered indefinitely as a sex offender. Continue reading Nine years for sex offender
Bike marking this Saturday at Five Ways junction
Head along to the Fiveways Junction on the North Edinburgh Path Network (near Bangholm Outdoor Centre in Trinity) between 11am and 3pm this Saturday, 18 August, where @policescotland are offering free bike security marking
CCTV appeal following attempted robbery
Police have released CCTV images of a man they are looking to trace in order to assist with ongoing enquiries into an attempted robbery. Continue reading CCTV appeal following attempted robbery
Missing person reports reduced by one fifth
Missing person reports to police in Edinburgh have reduced by almost a fifth thanks to increased efforts with partners to safeguard vulnerable people. Between January and June 2018, Edinburgh Division saw an 18% reduction in the number of missing person reports they received compared to the same period last year. Continue reading Missing person reports reduced by one fifth
Safety events geared up to help older drivers stay on the road
Following on from the success of its 100 Year Old Driving School STV series, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) is bringing a new event to Edinburgh aimed at keeping drivers over the age of 65 on the road safely for longer. Continue reading Safety events geared up to help older drivers stay on the road
Police Scotland weekly news roundup
Hello, and welcome to the latest edition of Weekly Roundup, bringing you the best in Scottish policing news from the past seven days. Continue reading Police Scotland weekly news roundup
Man convicted of Longstone murder
A man responsible for the death of a man in Longstone has been convicted. Nico Allan (24) was found guilty of the murder of Mark Squires at the High Court on Wednesday and will be sentenced next month. Continue reading Man convicted of Longstone murder
Man arrested following Pennywell murder
Police in Edinburgh have arrested a 62 year old man following the death of 61 year old Marie Walker at an address on Pennywell Road at around 9.30am on Tuesday morning. Continue reading Man arrested following Pennywell murder