Attacks on firefighters who are working hard to protect communities during Bonfire season will not be tolerated, says a top fire chief. Assistant Chief Officer (ACO) Lewis Ramsay hit out after crews were last year targeted by missiles and fireworks in the course of their duties. Continue reading Fire chief condemns attacks on firefighters
Impressive results following two week crime blitz
Edinburgh Northern and Leith MSP went on patrol with North West area commander Chief Inspector Stevie Sutherland on Friday to see first-hand the efforts being made to tackle crime and antisocial behaviour in North Edinburgh through the Operation Myriad initiative. Fifty-three people were arrested during the crime crackdown, and both the police officer and the local politician thanked the local community for their support throughout the campaign. Continue reading Local MSP goes on patrol and hails Operation Myriad success
Yesterday marked the start of Operation Myriad in the North West of Edinburgh following a highly successful campaign in June 2017 which saw over 70 arrests, over 20 vehicles seized and some significant partnership work with The City of Edinburgh Council, The Scottish Ambulance Service and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Continue reading Operation Myriad: latest crackdown on motorcycle crime launched
Friday 13 October 10am – 2pm
Ferry Road Drive and Crewe Road Gardens
Ferry Road motorbike hit and run victim Cameron visited Drylaw Police Station yesterday and received gifts from local officers and a bravery award from area commander Chief Inspector Stevie Sutherland. Continue reading Bravery award for hit and run victim Cameron
An eight-year-old boy is being treated in the Sick Children’s Hospital for serious leg and hip injuries after being hit by a motor bike on Ferry Road. The motor cyclist fled the scene and police are appealing to the public for information.
The hit and run happened at a pedestrian crossing on Ferry Road near Drylaw Police Station at 6.35pm last night.
The wee boy was struck by the motor bike while crossing on the green man at traffic signals by the police station. It’s understood the child was with his sister at the time of the accident.
In a statement issued last night Police Scotland confirmed: ““Police Scotland are appealing for information after an eight-year-old boy was struck by a motorbike which failed to stop at 18:35 on Saturday 19 August on Ferry Road.
“The boy was taken by ambulance to the Royal Hospital for Sick Children of Edinburgh with serious leg and hip injuries. Information at this time indicates that a number of motorcyclists were seen in the area driving in what can only be described as a dangerous manner.”
Detective Chief Inspector Paul Grainger said: “This is a horrific collision which has left a young boy seriously injured.
“The boy was crossing the pedestrian crossing on the green man when he was struck by the motorcycle and knocked to the ground sustaining what are described as serious injuries. The motorcyclist drove on with no apparent thought for the horrific injuries sustained by the young boy in the collision.
“We are carrying out door to door and other enquiries into this collision, and also in relation to other reports in the immediate area of incidents of dangerous and reckless driving by motorcyclists around this time. We are appealing for anyone who has any information about who may have been responsible to contact us immediately and help us keep the community safe.”
Motorbikes remain a menace in North Edinburgh. In June last year 14 year old Brad Williamson died after a motor bike he was riding was involved in a crash on Silverknowes Road, but that tragedy has not deterred other young men from stealing motor cycles and riding them recklessly on streets, cycle paths and parks all over the area.
Local police have targeted motorcycle crime as a top priority – Operation Soteria, Edinburgh Division’s ongoing initiative to tackle the theft of motorcycles and associated disorder, was relaunched in March. The police helicopter was out again last night and police patrols have been stepped up.
Inspector John Elliot said: “Police Scotland has increased patrols in the Drylaw area in order to provide reassurance to the local community and to ensure there is no repeat of this anti-social behaviour. These patrols will be visible in the coming days.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 3247 or contact Crimestoppers in complete anonymity on 0800 555 111.
Police are appealing for information following a sexual assault on a local cyclepath. The incident took place at the cyclepath on Ferry Road around 1.20pm on Tuesday (1 August). Continue reading Police appeal following cyclepath assault
Police have been conducting Stronger North activity in the North Edinburgh area over the past week. Officers have made 42 arrests and executed seven misuse of drugs warrants since last Monday. Over the last week £9000 worth of drugs have been recovered in the area, along with seven stolen motorcycles and one stolen car. Seventeen vehicles have also been seized for having invalid insurance. Continue reading Stronger North: crackdown on crime in North Edinburgh
Three Edinburgh men were jailed on Thursday for the assault and robbery at Sandy’s Community Shop in Granton Mains. .. Continue reading Three sentenced for West Granton store assault and robbery
Edinburgh Police report:
Thanks to your calls, we were able to recover three stolen motorbikes at the start of this week hidden in the Clermiston/Drum Brae area. All of these bikes have been sent away for forensic examination.
Our Op Soteria officers and Edinburgh Council colleagues also spotted hidden motorbikes in the Granton area whilst on patrol. Through joining a few dots, we recognised this as being the same bike driven by a man who has now been reported for motoring offences. Like homing pigeons, we returned to the same area the next night and another stolen bike was waiting for uplift.
Following reports of youths driving around in the Easter Drylaw Park area on motorbikes on Tuesday, we reported one for various motoring offences including being in possession of a stolen vehicle. The motorbike was seized for forensic examination and there will be further enquiry regarding other thefts across the city in relation to this juvenile.
Others who we identified having not committed any offences were returned home to their parents. Note to parents – who your kids are associating with is your business. Speak to your children and take an interest in their lives. Next time it could be a phone call from the cells, or even worse.
Later in the week, the Op Soteria team were in the West Pilton/West Shore Road area after numerous calls regarding a high powered motorbike being driven on the foreshore. The police Helicopter was deployed and the bike was followed across the city. We appreciate it’s a noisy machine but it’s truly an invaluable resource to us. Sharp footage from the chopper has led to positive enquiries being conducted to trace those involved.
Another man was spotted breaching his bail curfew so he’s been reported for his troubles.
Keep the reports coming folks. We need your help in combating motorcycle related crime.
