Tag: witness appeal

Man seriously assaulted in Greenbank

Detectives are appealing for information after a man was seriously assaulted in Edinburgh. 

Around 9.20pm last night (Thursday, 22 May, 2025), police received a report a man had been attacked by a group of males on Pitcairn Grove. The 54-year-old man was taken to hospital where he remains. 

Four or five men, all dressed in dark coloured clothing and wearing balaclavas, got out a grey-coloured Land Rover Discovery and attacked the 54-year-old. 

Officers are treating the incident as attempted murder and linked to several incidents which have been ongoing in the east and west of the country. 

Enquiries carried out so far have established the Land Rover Discovery travelled eastbound along the M8 and officers are appealing to any road users on the M8 last night to contact them. 

Detective Superintendent Paul Grainger said: “This has been a targeted attack and we are continuing our enquiries to identify those responsible. 

“We know the Land Rover Discovery drove along the M8 eastbound last night. It may have been driven at speed or erratically so I would appeal to any motorists with dash cams to check their footage as the images could be significant to our investigation. 

“If anyone has any information regarding this crime, please contact us.” 

Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 3866 of Thursday, 22 May, 2025. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where you can remain anonymous. 

Witness appeal as pensioner assaulted in Broughton Road

POLICE SEEK MAN AGED 60 – 75

POLICE are appealing for information after a man was assaulted in Edinburgh.

Around 1.20pm on Tuesday, 20 May, 2025, a 76-year-old man was walking on Broughton Road near to Tesco when he was approached by a man and assaulted.

The man did not require hospital treatment.

The suspect is described as being between 60 and 75 years of age, around 5ft 10in in height, of slim build and bald. He was wearing light coloured clothing and has a distinctive crouched walk.

Constable Nina Zielke said: “The area was busy at the time and I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident to contact us.

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

Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 1758 of 20 May, 2025. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111 where anonymity can be maintained.

Three sought following Leith assault

POLICE are appealing for information following an assault in Leith.

The incident happened around 1am on Tuesday, 6 May, 2025 on Elbe Street when a 58-year-old man was assaulted. He was taken to hospital for treatment.

The three suspects are described as being white men, around 6ft tall, in their 50s, and of muscular build.

One had short, blonde hair. Another had red hair and was wearing blue jeans and a dark blue top. The third had dark hair and was wearing a blue shirt and blue jeans.

Detective Inspector Alison MacDonald said: “Enquiries are ongoing and we are appealing to anyone who witnessed this to contact us.

“We are particularly keen to speak to a person who stopped to assist the man assaulted following the incident.

“We also ask anyone with private CCTV of the area at the time to come forward.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident 1675 of 7 May, 2025. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.

Police appeal for information following Ashley Terrace collision

POLICE are appealing for information following a crash involving a pedestrian and a car on Ashley Terrace.

The incident happened around 12.30pm yesterday (Monday, 28 April, 2025) and involved a black BMW 118i Sport.

Emergency services attended and the 80-year-old female pedestrian was taken the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh with serious injuries.

The female driver did not require medical treatment.

The road was closed and re-opened around 5pm.

Sergeant Paul Ewing said: “Our enquiries remain ongoing to establish the full circumstances of this crash, and I would appeal to anyone with any information to please contact police.

“I’m also keen to speak to any drivers who were in the area at the time and may have dash-cam footage which has captured something of significance.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact 101 quoting incident number 1421 of 28 April, 2025.”

Read more – https://orlo.uk/2eFSo

Witness appeal following hit and run on Colinton Road

ROAD Policing officers are appealing for information following a hit and run in Edinburgh yesterday – Saturday, 15 March, 2025.

The incident involving a cyclist and a black BMW happened on Colinton Road at the junction with Tipperlinn Road, Edinburgh, around 1.30pm on Saturday afternoon.

The BMW left the scene prior to officers attending and headed south along Tipperlinn Road and enquiries are ongoing to trace it.

The 55-year-old male cyclist was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment.

Constable Neill Sage said: “Our enquiries into this incident are ongoing and I am appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash and who have not already spoken to officers to get in touch.

“I would also appeal to anyone who was in that area around the time and who may have dash-cam of private CCTV footage which would assist us to contact us.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 1644 of 15 March, 2025.

Witness appeal following garden sheds break-ins in Stenhouse

Between 2300hrs on 4th March and 0630 hrs on 5th March a number of garden sheds were broken into in Stenhouse Terrace.

Spray paint stolen from one of the sheds was then used to vandalise property in the street.

Did you see or hear anything? Do you know who is responsible?

If so, please call 101 and quote Incident 0375 of 05/03/25.

Thank you for your support.

Witness appeal following road collision on Craigmillar Park

PEDESTRIAN STRUCK BY HGV

POLICE are appealing for information following a collision involving a pedestrian and an HGV in South Edinburgh.

Around 6.15pm last night (Sunday, 2 March, 2025), the 55-year-old man was struck by the Volvo lorry on the A701, Craigmillar Park, near the junction with Lygon Road.

He was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh where medical staff describe his condition as critical.

The HGV did not stop at the scene but was later traced, as was the 37-year-old male driver.

The A701 was closed while crash investigations were carried out and reopened around 10.15pm.

Enquires are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.

Edinburgh Road Policing Constable Mhairi Deuchar said: “I’m appealing to anyone who witnessed this incident, or who has any information about what happened, to contact us.

“I’d also ask drivers with dashcams who were in the area at the time to please review your footage and bring anything you think may be significant to our attention.”

Anyone with information is urged to call Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 2676 of 2 March.

Underpass bike theft: Police appeal

POLICE are appealing for information after a man had his bike stolen in Edinburgh on Friday (14 February 2025).

​Around 5.25pm, the 33-year-old man was walking through Telfer subway underpass when he was approached by another man who verbally threatened him and stole his bike.​

The suspect is in his early 20s, around 5ft. 10 inches in height, with an average build. He was wearing a grey/blue coloured tracksuit with grey and white coloured footwear.​

The male had his hood up and was concealing his face with a black face covering. He was also carrying a grey shoulder bag.​

The suspect cycled over the Western Approach Road towards Dalry.​

The bike is a yellow, Canyon Speedmax CF8, with all black wheels.​

Officers are continuing to review relevant CCTV images from in and around the area for any additional details.​

Detective Constable Lindsay Johnston said: “I am appealing to anyone who was in the area around the time of the theft to think back and consider if they saw anything suspicious or perhaps saw the suspect on the bike.

“I would also ask anyone with dash-cam equipment to check their images as they could have captured footage with could assist us in identifying the suspect.”

Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 2667 of 14 February, 2025. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 and give your information anonymously.

Police appeal for information following Leith fire

Detectives are appealing for information following a fire in Leith.

The fire happened around 12am this morning (Sunday, 16 February, 2025) at a block of flats on Prince Regent Street.

There were no reported injuries.

Detective Constable Luke Wilson said: “The fire is being treated as wilful and we are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed anything to contact us.

“We also ask anyone with private CCTV or dashcam footage of the area at the time to come forward.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident 0053 of 16 February, 2025.

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.

Police appeal following serious crash on Howden Hall Road

Road Policing officers are appealing for information following a crash involving a car and a pedestrian in Edinburgh.

Emergency services were called to the A701 Howden Hall Road near the junction with Alnwickhill Road, around 2.20pm yesterday – Thursday, 6 February 2025.

The pedestrian, an 89-year-old woman, was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh to be treated for serious injuries.

The driver of the Land Rover was not injured.

The road was closed for around three hours to allow for investigations to be carried out.

Sergeant Fraser Mitchell said “Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the crash get in touch.

“I would also appeal to anyone who may have dash-cam or private CCTV footage that could assist our enquiries to contact us.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 1901 of 6 February 2025.