Police are appealing for witnesses following a racially-motivated serious assault in Davidsons Mains. The incident happened at around 11.30pm last Saturday (21st July). Continue reading Race hate assault in Davidsons Mains
Tag: Police Scotland
Man faces Court following drugs raids
Police in Edinburgh have recovered a significant quantity of Class A drugs following searches of three flats in the city. A 29-year-old man has been arrested in connection with this and is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today. Continue reading Man faces Court following drugs raids
Man convicted of hostel attempted murder
A man who stabbed another man repeatedly following an argument about noise in an Edinburgh hostel has admitted attempted murder. He will be sentenced on 17 August. Continue reading Man convicted of hostel attempted murder
Have you seen Wioleta?
Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a 33-year-old woman reported missing. Wioleta Wisinska was last seen around 11am on Thursday 21st June in Dundas Street, and concern is growing for her welfare. Continue reading Have you seen Wioleta?
Witness appeal: hit and run on City Bypass
Police are appealing for witnesses following a hit and run collision on the City Bypass. The incident happened around 2.55pm on Friday (22nd June) on the eastbound carriageway and the Calder junction off-slip. Continue reading Witness appeal: hit and run on City Bypass
Gogarburn Roundabout road rage incident: man charged
Police have arrested and charged a 39-year-old man in connection with a serious assault after officers received a report of a road rage type incident at Gogarburn Roundabout on Thursday 14 June. The man has been released on an undertaking to appear at court at a later date and a report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal. Continue reading Gogarburn Roundabout road rage incident: man charged
Appeal following black cab hit and run on Princes Street
Police are appealing for witnesses following a hit and run collision in the city centre. The incident happened around 4.20pm on Saturday on Princes Street, opposite the Next clothing store. Continue reading Appeal following black cab hit and run on Princes Street
The Slide relaunched at Broughton
Police Scotland has relaunched an awareness-raising initiative aimed at preventing young people from falling into a life of crime. Continue reading The Slide relaunched at Broughton
Police appeal following Royston hit and run
A ten year old boy suffered a broken arm after a hit-and-run incident in North Edinburgh on Saturday afternoon. The boy was struck at about 2pm on West Granton Road near its junction with Royston Mains Street.
The driver of the car involved, which may have been a white BMW, failed to stop and pPolice have appealed for anyone with information to contact them.
Victims urged to speak out on hate crimes
Victims and witnesses to hate crime are being encouraged to continue to speak out, as new statistics suggest more people are reporting incidents. Community Safety Minister Annabel Ewing has urged those affected by incidents of hate crime to report them to the police, ensuring perpetrators can be properly dealt with. Continue reading Victims urged to speak out on hate crimes