The City of Edinburgh Council and NHS Lothian have appealed for help following the theft of late-medieval masonry from the Grange area. A pair of 600-year-old architectural carved bosses – thought to have adorned the original Trinity Collegiate Church – have been stolen from the grounds of Astley Ainslie Hospital. Continue reading Medieval stones stolen from city hospital
Tag: Police Scotland
Operation Soteria relaunch: cracking down on motorcycle crime
Drylaw team targets motorbike-related antisocial behaviour
Local police have appealed for the community’s help in tackling motorcycle crime and antisocial behaviour. Inspector James Jones said working together ‘can bring an end to this dangerous and disruptive behaviour.’ Continue reading Operation Soteria relaunch: cracking down on motorcycle crime
Police appeal ahead of Tynecastle title clash
Police in Edinburgh are requesting fans attending today’s Hearts FC Vs Celtic FC match do so in a responsible manner. The game, which kicks off at 12.30pm at Tynecastle and could see Celtic seal the Premiership title, is a sell-out. Continue reading Police appeal ahead of Tynecastle title clash
Sean Woodburn death: second male to face Court today
Police in Edinburgh have arrested a second male in connection with the death of Shaun Woodburn (pictured). Continue reading Sean Woodburn death: second male to face Court today
Operation Scandium: day of action to tackle metal theft
Dangerous and illegally operated business vehicles have been taken off the road and prevented from trading folowing a day of action to tackle metal theft in the East of Scotland yesterday. Continue reading Operation Scandium: day of action to tackle metal theft
Man ‘serious’ following Queensferry Road fire
A man is in a serious condiiton in hospital following a fire in a basement flat on Queensferry Road earlier this morning. Continue reading Man ‘serious’ following Queensferry Road fire
Man in court following Muirhouse assault and motorcycle robbery
Local Police have confirmed that a 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged following an assault and robbery in Muirhouse Gardens. The incident happened around 7.10pm on Wednesday 1st March, and involved the theft of a motorcycle. Continue reading Man in court following Muirhouse assault and motorcycle robbery
Two charged following taxi driver attack
‘These crimes are committed by a small minority intent on ruining a great community spirit.’
Police Scotland have confirmed that a 17-year-old man and a 14-year-old boy have been charged in connection with the racially aggravated assault and robbery of a taxi driver in North Edinburgh. Continue reading Two charged following taxi driver attack
CCTV appeal following Frederick Street assault
Police have released CCTV images of two males they wish to trace in connection with a serious assault in the city centre earlier this year. Continue reading CCTV appeal following Frederick Street assault
Edinburgh challenges Islamaphobia: Share Vision, Your Decision
Police in Edinburgh and the City of Edinburgh Council are continuing to work with the community to create a city free from Islamophobia and associated prejudice behaviour. Continue reading Edinburgh challenges Islamaphobia: Share Vision, Your Decision









