Police are appealing for information following a serious road collision on Queensferry Road. The incident happened near the junction with Parkgrove Street at around 7:20pm on Saturday evening. Continue reading Police seek witnesses to Queensferry Road accident
Psychological abuse and coercive control in the home will soon be a criminal offence, after the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Bill was passed by Parliament on Thursday. As well as physical abuse, the Bill will cover other forms of psychological abuse and coercive and controlling behaviour that cannot easily be prosecuted under existing criminal laws. Continue reading Justice on the way for domestic abuse survivors
Police in Edinburgh are reminding fans to behave responsibly at the upcoming Hearts vs Hibs derby. The clubs meet in Gorgie for a fourth round Scottish Cup tie on Sunday with a 2.05pm kick-off. Continue reading Best behaviour: advice to fans ahead of derby clash
Police have released CCTV images of two men they wish to trace as part of an investigation into a serious assault in the Grassmarket area. The incident took place in West Port around 12.30am on Tuesday 2nd January 2018, when a 20-year-old man sustained a serious injury to his chest. Continue reading CCTV appeal following West Port violence
Drivers across Scotland are reminded to travel with caution during this evening and tomorrow morning’s rush hour.
A Met Office yellow warning for ice and snow is currently in place across almost every area of Scotland. You can check if these warnings apply to where you live and work here. Police Scotland advice remains to travel with extra caution, and to keep informed in case of any changes in weather or traffic disruption. Continue reading Police issue travel warning
A 15-year-old youth has been charged in connection with motorcycle disorder that occurred across Edinburgh on Saturday (January 13). The male was charged following reports of a series of incidents involving off-road motorcycles which occurred across Drylaw, Portobello, Leith, City Centre, Dalkeith Road and Craigmillar.
A report will be sent to the Children’s Reporter. A 24-year-old man has also been reported for warrant to the Procurator Fiscal in connection with this activity. Continue reading Youth charged with motorcyle offences
Police have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to trace in connection with an ongoing investigation into an attempted armed robbery in the Leith area. Continue reading Leith armed robbery: police release CCTV
Police are appealing for information to help trace a man reported missing. Colin McLennan (58) was last seen on Monday 8th January at 8.30pm on Saughtonhall Drive, Edinburgh. There is increasing concern for his welfare. Continue reading Missing man appeal
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And some seasonal security advice from our local community police officers:
Around 14,000 Police Scotland officers and staff are to receive enhanced training to assess instances of psychological abuse and coercive control in domestic abuse settings. Continue reading Additional police training to help tackle domestic abuse
