Edinburgh Police have launched a new tactic to target offenders involved in motorcycle anti-social behaviour and criminality. Continue reading Police unveil new weapon in fight against motorbike crime
Tag: Police Scotland
Supporting young people to make positive Choices for Life
Police Scotland has been working in partnership with ‘Open All Hours’ (OAHs), a physical activity youth-work provision to deliver a series of events, ‘Choices for Life’, promoting healthier lifestyle choices for young people. Continue reading Supporting young people to make positive Choices for Life
Number of Special Constables in Edinburgh has more than halved since 2014
Research by the Scottish Conservatives has found that the number of Special Constables in Edinburgh has more than halved since 2014 (Division E). Continue reading Number of Special Constables in Edinburgh has more than halved since 2014
Stay secure as the clocks go forward
With the clocks due to go forward this weekend, police are urging people to keep home security in mind when they start to enjoy the lighter nights and warmer weather over the coming months. Most thieves are opportunist and will take the chance to enter a property left insecure or simply take high value items from gardens or outbuildings. Continue reading Stay secure as the clocks go forward
#GreaterThanAHater: Police launch new initiative to tackle hate crime
Police Scotland has launched a new campaign on #HateCrime. Continue reading #GreaterThanAHater: Police launch new initiative to tackle hate crime
Boswall Parkway robbery: police release CCTV
Police are continuing to investigate a robbery in North Edinburgh and have released a CCTV image of a man that they believe may be able to help with their enquiries. Continue reading Boswall Parkway robbery: police release CCTV
“Excellent arrests”: Five charged after local offences
Police have arrested and charged four youths aged 14, 15, 17 and 18-years-old following a housebreaking and other incidents in the Barnton area on Wednesday (7th March). Continue reading “Excellent arrests”: Five charged after local offences
Brothers jailed for assault and robberies
Two brothers who committed assaults and robberies in Edinburgh were jailed at the Sheriff Court on Wednesday. Michael Douglas (27) and Derek Douglas (30) targeted two women, assaulted them and robbed them of their handbags, phones, jewellery and cash. Continue reading Brothers jailed for assault and robberies
Appeal after armed robbery in Brunswick Street
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses after a robbery at an off-licence in Brunswick Street on Sunday (4th March). The Oddbins store was targeted by a masked robber around 7.15 pm who forced a worker to open a safe at knife point. He made off with the contents of the safe which amounted to a three-figure sum of cash. Continue reading Appeal after armed robbery in Brunswick Street
Praise for winter weather efforts as normal service resumes
Continue reading Praise for winter weather efforts as normal service resumes









