Tag: Police Scotland

Appeal for witnesses after police officer injured at Tynecastle

Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses after an officer was injured prior to the Heart of Midlothian v FC Zurich match on Thursday (25 August, 2022).

Shortly after 7.05pm an officer sustained serious injuries when a traffic cone was thrown on McLeod Street in Edinburgh during the escort of football fans to Tynecastle Park Stadium.

The officer received treatment at the scene.

Detective Constable Andy Lambert, of Gayfield CID, said: “An officer was injured as a result of this incident so we are appealing for anyone who was in the area and witnessed what happened to get in touch.

“I would also encourage anyone who may have video footage of the incident to contact us.

“Anyone with information should contact police via 101, quoting incident 2449 of 25 August. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

Motorcycle crime: three more arrests

#OperationSoteria, Edinburgh Policing Division’s city wide Operation, have been exhausting all lines of enquiry to bring offenders to account for motorcycle thefts and associated anti-social behaviour.

Over the past week, enquiries have led to the arrest of 3 individuals with significant links to motorcycle crime across Edinburgh and the execution of a warrant. This equates to a weekly total of 30 charges, and the recovery of 4 bikes, all as a direct result of our targeted activities.

Since the commencement of #OpSoteria on 20 June 2022, we have made 27 arrests. This translates to 160 charges all relating to motorcycle theft and antisocial behaviour offences and the recovery of 76 motorcycles, bringing the total value of bikes recovered since June to more than £581,713.

Anyone with information about motorcycle crime or the dangerous use of motorcycles in the capital can speak to officers confidentially and anonymously on 101, or through the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Man dies in Hermiston Gait crash

A 54-year-old man has died following a road crash on the M8 near Edinburgh.

The incident involved a single vehicle, a black DAF HGV, which overturned a short distance west of the Hermiston Gait Roundabout about 4pm on Tuesday, 23 August.

The driver was rescued from the vehicle but was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later. His next of kin are aware.

The road was closed for around 12 hours to allow for an investigation at the scene and for recovery of the vehicle.

Sergeant Paul Ewing, of Police Scotland’s Road Policing Unit, said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man involved in this incident.

“Our enquiries to establish what led to this incident are ongoing and I would urge anyone with information to come forward.

“We would be keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have dashcam footage of the vehicle.

“Anyone with information can call 101, quoting reference 2184 of 23 August.”

Police Scotland recruitment events

Police Scotland are hosting a range of online recruitment events via Microsoft Teams for those interested in making a difference and giving back to communities as a police officer.

Black Minority Ethnic and White Minority Ethnic online recruitment events are taking place from 6.30pm – 8.30pm on Thursday, 25th August, Thursday, 8 September, Thursday, 15 September and Thursday, 22 September.

There is also a women’s online recruitment event on Tuesday, 13 September from 6.30pm – 8.00pm and a European online recruitment event on Tuesday, 27 September from 6.30pm – 8.30pm.

These events are for groups currently under-represented in Police Scotland. The consent, support and cooperation of our fellow citizens lies at the heart of the identity and legitimacy of policing in Scotland.

To ensure that bond is as strong as possible, we must fully represent and reflect the communities we serve. Inclusion is an operational necessity and morally the right thing to do. We are committed to increasing the number of officers and staff from under-represented groups.

Those who attend will be given an insight into the application and training process, the role of a police officer and the endless opportunities available once you embark on this exciting career path.

To sign up, please specify the name and date of the event you would like to attend and email ➡️ recruitmentpositiveactionteam@scotland.police.uk

Man jailed for series of rape and sexual assaults in Edinburgh

A 39-year-old man who carried out a series of rapes and other sexual assaults across Edinburgh between November 2018 and August 2020 has been jailed.

Emmanuel Anoliefo (pictured above) was previously convicted at the High Court in Edinburgh in July 2022 of four charges of rape, involving three different women, two charges of sexual assault, three of threatening and abusive behaviour and one of stalking.

Anoliefo was sentenced to 12 years in prison at the High Court in Glasgow yesterday.

Detective Sergeant Mark Seymour said: “Anoliefo preyed on women, some of whom he already knew. He deliberately decided to exploit others who he approached in the street and tried to befriend. He was ruthless, dangerous and cruel and has shown no remorse for his crimes.

“He claimed to have been brought up to respect women but his victims were left terrified and distraught and are still trying to come to terms with what has happened.

“I commend the bravery of every woman who came forward, some of whom testified in court, and hope that the sentencing gives them some kind of closure.

“I would also like to thank the public for their response to our appeal for information in August 2020, as this assisted with our investigation which led to Anoliefo being apprehended and being brought to justice.

“Police Scotland is committed to bringing those responsible for sexual crimes to justice and anyone wishing to report this kind of crime, no matter when it happened, should contact us.”

Missing Edinburgh man Peter Coshan ‘believed dead’

TWO MEN TO APPEAR AT EDINBURGH SHERIFF COURT TODAY

Detectives investigating the disappearance of Peter Coshan (75) have arrested and charged two men and are continuing to appeal for information.

Former Fettes College teacher Peter Coshan was last seen in the Seafield Road area of Edinburgh around 11.50pm on Thursday, 11 August, 2022 and was reported missing the next day.

Officers can confirm that Peter, of Edinburgh, is believed to be dead and they are treating his death as murder. However, his body is yet to be recovered.

Two men, aged 27 and 63, have been arrested and charged in connection. Both men are due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today Thursday, 18 August.

Detective Superintendent Andrew Patrick, of Police Scotland Major Investigation Team is appealing to the public for information. He said: “Our thoughts are very much with Peter’s family at this difficult time.

“Extensive enquiries are ongoing to trace Peter and I would encourage anyone with any information regarding Peter’s disappearance to contact police as a matter of urgency.

“Any piece of information, no matter how small or insignificant you think it is, could prove vital so please do pass it on to officers.

“We have also set up a website that gives members of the public access to a form to send information directly to the Major Investigation Team.

“You can select to remain anonymous when submitting information.

“The portal can be accessed at: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/SCOT22S27-PO1

Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 1745 of 12 August, 2022.

Alternatively information can be passed anonymously via the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Princes Street death: man arrested

A 37-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a man in Edinburgh.

Around 8.15pm on Saturday, 13 August, 2022, police received a report of a man being seriously injured on Princes Street, The man was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.

On Tuesday, 16 August, medical staff confirmed to police the 53-year-old man had died.

The deceased can be named as Wayne Elliott (above), originally from the Portsmouth area. Mr Elliott’s family is being supported and kept up to date by specialist officers.

Officers from Police Scotland’s Major Investigations Team is continuing to investigate the death.

Anyone with information is asked to contact officers or submit information or images to the MIPP Portal, which can be accessed at https://mipp.police.uk/operation/SCOT22S26-PO1

A 37-year-old man is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today.

Police renew appeal for witnesses to Princes Street incident

Detectives in Edinburgh are continuing to appeal for information after a man suffered a serious head injury following an assault in Edinburgh last Saturday (13 August, 2022).

Around 8.15pm, police were called to an incident in Princes Street, between the Johnnie Walker premises and the Royal Bank of Scotland, where a 53-year-old man was found injured.

He was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh where he remains in a critical condition.

Extensive enquiries carried have so far established a number of people witnessed the incident and detectives are appealing for those members of the public to contact them.

Detective Inspector Jonny Wright, of Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team, said: “We understand that there were several witnesses to this incident and would like to speak to anyone who may have information about what happened.

“In particular, I would ask anyone who may have captured images or video footage on their mobile phones to contact us. This footage could prove vital to our investigation.

“We have also set up a website that gives members of the public access to a form to send information directly to the Major Investigation Team. Anyone with any private CCTV, dashcam or mobile phone footage that they think would assist the enquiry can also send this via this link.

“You can select to remain anonymous when submitting information.

“The portal can be accessed at: http://ow.ly/5H0850Kl4F1“

Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 3789 of 13 August, 2022. Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where you can give information anonymously.

Police issue fraud warning

Over recent weeks, a number of high value frauds have been carried out in the Edinburgh area, whereby elderly victims have been “cold called” by individuals (fraudsters) purporting to be from various banks.

The victims are told that there are issues with their investments and that they are on a Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) “red flag” list, where security concerns have been raised against their funds.

The victims are then instructed by the fraudster to set up new bank accounts in their own name (“safe accounts”), amalgamate their funds and then transfer all funds onto these new accounts

. There are occasions when the fraudster will make attempts to download software onto the victims electronic devices and then control their future financial activities. The funds are thereafter transferred into cryptocurrency.

The public should remember these 4 key points:

🔶 Banks do not cold call customers with such instructions.

🔶 The public should fully safeguard their savings from criminals.

🔶 Do not act on instructions provided by unknown callers.

🔶 Do not give any personal information to callers which would enable them to access your finances.

If in any doubt about the legitimacy of callers, make direct contact with your bank branch, your bank customer services or your investment company.

Advice is also listed on the following websites –

➡️takefive-stopfraud.org.uk

➡️http://citizensadvice.org.uk/…/check-if-something-might…

➡️http://scotland.police.uk/advice-and…/scams-and-frauds