Tag: Police Scotland

Appeal following hit and run involving a cyclist and van on Old Dalkeith Road

Road Policing officers in Edinburgh are appealing for information following a hit-and-run crash on Old Dalkeith Road.

The incident took place at the junction with Walter Scott Road, around 11.35am yesterday (Saturday, 28 May, 2022). It involved a cyclist and a van, which did not stop at the scene.

The cyclist, a 39-year-old woman, was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment for serious injuries. 

Enquiries to trace the vehicle, which is believed to a small white van or similar, are ongoing and officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.   

Constable Gary Barkham, from Edinburgh Road Policing, said: “We are asking for anyone who was in the area around the time of the crash, or anyone with information on the vehicle involved, to please get in touch. Any information could prove useful to our investigation.

“Please call police on 101, quoting incident 1468 of 28 May. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, if you wish to remain anonymous.”

Missing man: Have you seen James?

*** UPDATE: JAMES HAS BEEN TRACED SAFE AND WELL ***

Police have released an updated image as part of their ongoing appeal for the public’s help to trace a 53-year-old man reported missing from the Wester Hailes area.

There are growing concerns for James Allan who was last seen in Hailesland Grove about 5.30pm on Thursday (26th May 2022).

James is described as white, around 5ft 10ins, with long black hair. When last seen he was wearing a black jacket, brown jumper and black jeans.

Inspector Caroline Flynn, from Wester Hailes Police Station, said “Given the passage of time since James was last seen, we are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare.

“Anyone who may have seen James, or who has any information on his whereabouts, is urged to contact Police Scotland via 101 quoting incident number 0448 of Friday, 27 May, 2022.

“Similarly if James sees this appeal I would ask him to get in touch to let us know he is safe.”

Operation Soteria: cracking down on motorcycle crime

POLICE have seen an increase in the number of incidents involving the antisocial use of motorcycles in the Niddrie area.

Operation Soteria was set up in 2016 and is Edinburgh City Division’s response to significant community concerns linked to the theft and antisocial use of motorcycles across the city.

Inspector Fordyce from Craigmillar Police Station said: “It concerns me that young people continue to put themselves and others at risk by riding motorcycles dangerously in our area. We will not tolerate this behaviour and we are committed to tackling the issue and targeting offenders who put local communities at risk through their reckless conduct.

“Operation Soteria involves dedicated resources targeting key areas in order to bring an end to this potentially life threatening behaviour and we will use both overt and covert tactics as part of this operation.

“We are also appealing to parents and carers and the wider public to assist us by reporting these instances which will help ensure that our resources focus in the right areas. If you know of any of the young people involved in this activity and you’re able to speak to them directly, then please make sure that they are fully aware or the risk they are posing both to the community and to themselves.

“As we head into the summer months, it is important that those involved in this sort of criminality are identified and traced. I would ask anyone with information regarding this kind of behaviour to share that information and help us keep the residents of Edinburgh and our visitors safe.”

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

CCTV image released in connection with Hive nightclub assault

Police Scotland has released an image of a man officers believe may be able to assist in relation to enquiries into a serious assault in Edinburgh.

The incident happened at The Hive nightclub in Niddry Street around 1.35am on Friday, 10 September, 2021.

The man (pictured above) is described as white, aged in his early 30s, of medium build and with short hair. He has a distinctive tattoo sleeve on his right arm and another tattoo on one of his calves. He was wearing a baseball cap, a light-coloured t-shirt or polo shirt and shorts.

Detective Constable Craig Moran, of Edinburgh CID, said: “I would urge the man, or anyone who has information relating to him to make contact with the police.

“Anyone with any information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0205 of Friday, 10 September, 2021, or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be passed anonymously.”

Police: Firearms Surrender appeal

Firearms and ammunition can be surrendered at police stations across Scotland as part of a UK-wide firearms surrender campaign.

Running from Thursday 12 May until Sunday 29 May, people in possession of firearms and ammunition, for which they do not hold a valid certificate, will be able to surrender these to police.

In addition to being able to hand in firearms and ammunition, the public will be able to hand over replica firearms, air weapons, BB guns, imitation firearms, component parts and other ballistic items.

The public can hand firearms and weapons to any police station, however are asked where possible to attend at designated locations across Scotland.

Assistant Chief Constable Alan Speirs said: “The purpose of the firearms surrender campaign is to remove firearms from criminal availability and therefore reduce the risk of harm to the public and our communities.

“People will be able to surrender unlicensed weapons and ammunition to a number of dedicated police stations throughout Scotland and I would encourage people to do so.”

Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Veterans Keith Brown said: “I would encourage anyone in possession of an unneeded or unlicensed firearm or air weapon to safely hand it over to police at one of their designated police stations.

“Firearm offences remain at historically low levels in Scotland, but by removing unwanted weapons this important campaign by Police Scotland will help keep our communities safe and prevent firearms from falling into the wrong hands.”

Dedicated stations for the surrender are:

EAST

Edinburgh Division

St Leonards

Fife Division

Levenmouth

Kirkcaldy

Dunfermline

Forth Valley Division

Stirling Randolphfield

Falkirk

Lothians and Scottish Borders

Dalkeith

Galashiels

Haddington

Livingstone

NORTH

Highland and Islands Division

Burnett Road

Dingwall

Fort William

Kirkwall

Lerwick

Nairn

Portree

Stornoway

Wick

North East Division

Banchory

Elgin

Ellon

Inverurie

Kittybrewster

Mintlaw

Stonehaven

Tayside Division

Dundee

Forfar

Perth

WEST

Argyll and West Dumbartonshire Division

Campbeltown

Clydebank

Dumbarton

Dunoon

Islay

Lochilphead

Oban

Rothesay

Ayrshire Division

Ayr

Irvine

Kilmarnock

Lamlash

Dumfries and Galloway Division

Annan

Castle Douglas

Dumfries HQ

Lockerbie

Loreburn, Dumfries

Newton Stewart

Stranraer

Sanquhar

Greater Glasgow Division

Aitkenhead Road

Govan

Kirkintilloch

London Road

Lanarkshire Division

Hamilton

Motherwell

Renfrewshire and Inverclyde Division

Greenock

Paisley

Pensioner assaulted on Forrest Road

Police appeal for information

Police are appealing for information following a serious assault in Edinburgh.

Around 2.30pm on Friday, 13 May, officers were called to a report of a man having been seriously assaulted on Forrest Road. The 73-year-old sustained a serious head injury and was taken to the Royal Infirmary Edinburgh for treatment.

The suspect is described as being in his late 20s, between 5ft 10in in height and 6ft, of muscular build, with facial hair. He was wearing a dark hooded jacket and spoke with a local accent.

He was in the company of another male, described as being in his late 20s, of a similar height, with black hair, facial hair and was wearing an orange jacket.

Detective Constable Kieran Keddie said: “This incident saw a man sustain a serious head injury and it is vital we trace those involved.

“I am appealing for anyone with any information which may assist us to get in touch.

“I would also ask anyone who was in the area at the time and who may have dash cam footage to contact us.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting incident 1912 of 13 May, 2022. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, if you wish to remain anonymous.

Man convicted and sentenced for attempted murder in Craigentinny

A man responsible for the attempted murder of another man in Edinburgh in 2020 has been jailed.

At Edinburgh High Court on Friday (13 May 2022) Robbie Brown, aged 22, was sentenced to 10 years in prison following the attack which occurred on Thursday, 26 November, 2020.

The victim, who was 22-years-old at the time, was in a property on Craigentinny Road when he was attacked with bladed weapons.

Detective Sergeant Keith Taylor said: “Robbie Brown orchestrated this violent and premeditated attack, an attack which could have cost the victim his life, therefore we welcome him being brought to account for his actions.

“Following the incident we issued an appeal for the help of the public and I would like to thank everyone who came forward to assist.

“I would also like to thank the victim and hope that this sentencing will offer him some comfort.

“We are committed to bringing perpetrators of violence to justice and providing all the necessary support and assistance to victims of such offences.”

Police launch firearms surrender campaign

Firearms and ammunition can be surrendered at police stations across Scotland as part of a UK-wide firearms surrender campaign.

From Thursday 12 May until Sunday 29 May, people in possession of firearms and ammunition, for which they do not hold a valid certificate, will be able to surrender these to police.

In addition to being able to hand in firearms and ammunition, the public will be able to hand over replica firearms, air weapons, BB guns, imitation firearms, component parts and other ballistic items.

The public can hand firearms and weapons to any police station, however are asked where possible to attend at designated locations across Scotland.

Assistant Chief Constable Alan Speirs said: “The purpose of the firearms surrender campaign is to remove firearms from criminal availability and therefore reduce the risk of harm to the public and our communities.

“People will be able to surrender unlicensed weapons and ammunition to a number of dedicated police stations throughout Scotland and I would encourage people to do so.”

Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Veterans Keith Brown said: “I would encourage anyone in possession of an unneeded or unlicensed firearm or air weapon to safely hand it over to police at one of their designated police stations.

“Firearm offences remain at historically low levels in Scotland, but by removing unwanted weapons this important campaign by Police Scotland will help keep our communities safe and prevent firearms from falling into the wrong hands.”

Dedicated stations for the surrender are:

Edinburgh Division: St Leonards

Fife Division: Levenmouth, Kirkcaldy, Dunfermline

Forth Valley Division: Stirling, Randolphfield, Falkirk

Lothians and Scottish Borders: Dalkeith, Galashiels, Haddington, Livingston