Tag: witness appeal

Arthur’s Seat fire: Witness Appeal

POLICE are appealing for information following a fire in Edinburgh. Around 7.05pm on Monday, 25 May, 2026, we received a report of a fire at Arthur’s Seat.

Emergency services attended, and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service remained at the scene to dampen down hot spots.

No injuries were reported.

Enquiries are ongoing alongside partners to establish the cause of the fire.

Local Area Commander Alison MacDonald said: “We know that the area around Arthur’s seat was busy last night due to the good weather and would ask that anyone with any information surrounding the cause of the fire come forwand ard and speak with officers.

“Anyone with information should call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2975 of 25 May, 2026.

“As the good weather continues, we will continue to work with our partner agencies and would encourage members of the public to stay safe and behave responsibly.”

Area Commander David Dourley is the Local Senior Officer for City of Edinburgh. He said: “At 6.50pm on Monday, 25 May, we were alerted to reports of a large grass fire on Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh.

“We know many people will be wanting to enjoy the good weather, but we ask they do so responsibly. Wildfires have the potential to destroy property, landscapes and wildlife, which is why it is so important that members of the public use extreme caution under these conditions.

“Please avoid lighting outdoor fires and be mindful that one spark can spread rapidly, causing a large amount of damage.

“If you spot an outdoor fire, please report it immediately by calling 999, providing your location, and any other relevant information so we can respond quickly.”

Jamie Hamilton, Senior Ranger at Holyrood Park said; “We’d like to extend our sincere thanks to the emergency services for their quick response to this incident and would encourage anyone with any further information to come forward.

“We know that people are keen to enjoy the good weather but would ask them to remain vigilant and not to use any form of naked flame within the parameters of the park, dispose of rubbish properly, and to report anything of concern immediately.

“The High Road within the park has been closed to vehicles, and we would ask visitors to continue to follow guidance from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and avoid the affected areas.”

Appeal after damaged vehicle seen travelling on A68 near Pathhead

POLICE are appealing for information after a damaged vehicle was seen travelling on the A68 near Pathhead.

Around 9.35am on Saturday, 23 May, police received a report of a white Renault Clio travelling south on the A68 with damage to the front passenger side and no tyre on the front passenger side wheel.

The vehicle was later traced abandoned near the village of Crichton and enquiries have established it had previously crashed on the A6106 near a service station outside Dalkeith around 9.20am.

Constable Stewart Logan said: “Our enquiries are ongoing and I would appeal to anyone who saw the vehicle, or who witnessed the crash, to contact police.

“I would also ask anyone with dash-cam footage from the area around the time to check their footage and pass on anything of note to us.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland, quoting incident number 1240 of 23 May, 2026.

Appeal after woman was struck by a tram on Leith Walk

POLICE are appealing after a woman was struck by a tram on Leith Walk at 8.50am tthis morning (Sunday 24 May), near the Scotmid store between Albert Street and Pilrig Street.

Road policing officers are appealing for information.

Emergency services attended and the 19-year-old woman was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh with serious injuries.

No one else was injured.

The road remains closed while crash investigation work is carried out.

Sergeant Michael Thomson said: “Our enquires are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and we are asking anyone who can help who has not already spoken to officers to get in touch.

“If you can assist please calls us on 101, quoting incident number 1043 of Sunday, 24 May, 2026.”

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Police appeal for witnesses after woman robbed of car

POLICE are appealing for information after a woman was robbed of her car in Edinburgh yesterday (Tuesday, 12 May, 2026).

Around 3.20pm, the 22-year-old woman was parking her white Peugeot 208 at the rear of the Scotmid store at Morvenside Close, Wester Hailes. As she was sitting in her car, a man approached, threatened her with a knife and demanded her keys.

A member of the public came to assist the woman as she got out the car. The suspect managed to enter the car and another man who had been standing nearby got into the passenger side. They drove off.

The two suspects are described as white and of gaunt appearance. One was aged 30-40 years with a scruffy blonde beard. He was wearing a black tracksuit and baseball cap. The second man was wearing a navy tracksuit and a black balaclava.

Detective Inspector Robert Wallace said: “This was a very frightening experience for this woman who was simply trying to go to the shops when she was targeted. Thankfully, she was uninjured.

“We are continuing significant enquiries to trace the two men responsible. This includes gathering and viewing CCTV footage from in and around the area.

“This is a busy area and I am confident that there were people nearby who haven’t yet spoken to police. I urge them to please get in touch.

“I also ask anyone with personal footage or dash-cam to review their footage and come forward if it holds anything relevant.”

Information should be passed to Police Scotland through 101 quoting incident number 2051 of Tuesday, 12 May, 2026.

Police appeal for information following crash on the A720

Police are appealing for information following a serious crash on the A720 city bypass, Edinburgh. Around 1.10pm on Thursday, 7 May, 2026, we received a report of a crash involving a red, white and blue Honda CBR 1000RR motorcycle near the Hermiston Junction.

Emergency services attended and the 30-year-old male rider was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment.

The road was closed to allow enquiries to be carried out and reopened around 2.30pm.

Constable Josh Allan said: “Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of this crash.

“I am appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash and who hasn’t already spoken to officers to contact us.

“I would also ask anyone who was in the area and saw the motorcycle prior to the crash or who may have dash cam footage which could assist to get in touch.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 1652 of Thursday, 7 May, 2026. 

Chesser crash pedestrian has died

A man has died following a crash in Edinburgh.

At around 12.21am on Saturday, 11, April, 2026, police received a report of a crash involving a blue MG HS and a 49-year-old male pedestrian on Chesser Avenue.

Emergency services attended and the pedestrian was taken to hospital where he has now passed away.

The 35-year-old female driver was not injured.

Sergeant Fraser Mitchell said: “Our thoughts are with the man’s family at this difficult time and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the crash.

“I would ask anyone who was in the area around the time of the collision to contact us, especially those who may have dash cam footage that could assist with our enquiries.

“Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 0074 of 11 April, 2026.”

Attempted murder in Calder Gardens: Police appeal for witnesses

POLICE are appealing for information following an attempted murder in the Calder Gardens area.

The incident happened around 4.10pm yesterday (Thursday, 2 April, 2026), when a 38-year-old man was attacked by four men. He was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment.

The suspects are white and aged in their late twenties to early thirties.

The first man is described as of large build, with short dark, balding hair and a beard. He was wearing a black t-shirt, blue tracksuit bottoms and black trainers.

The second is described as of medium build and was wearing a grey hooded jacket with dark shoulder panels, light grey jogging bottoms and chunky, grey trainers with a white sole.

The third is of medium build with short, dark hair, and was wearing a black gilet, a turquoise t-shirt and black trainers.

The fourth man is also of medium build with short, dark hair. He was wearing a black puffer style jacket and grey jogging bottoms with white logos.

Detective Constable Beverley Burnside said: “We are asking anyone who saw what happened, knows the men described, or where they might be to get in touch.

“Please check any private CCTV or dash-cam footage that you have and get in touch if you have captured something that could assist with our enquiries.”

Anyone who can help is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2301 of Thursday, 2 April, 2026.

Leith sexual assault: Can you help?

POLICE are appealing for information following a sexual assault in the Leith area.

The incident happened around 2am on Saturday, 14 March, on Brunswick Road.

A 29-year-old man was arrested and released pending further enquiries.

Sergeant Paul Gray said: “Our enquiries are ongoing and we are asking anyone who witnessed the incident to get in touch.

“If you think you can help, please contact us on 101 quoting incident number 1631 of 14 March, 2026.”

Attempted murder in Sighthill: Police appeal for information

POLICE are investigating an attempted murder in Edinburgh are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

Around 1.50am yesterday (Monday, 16 March 2026), police received a report a man had been stabbed in the Sighthill area.

Emergency services attended and the 20-year-old victim was taken to hospital.

Officers have been carrying out door-to-door enquiries in the area and are checking for any relevant CCTV images.

Detective Sergeant Keith Morrison said: “I am appealing for anyone who was in and around the Sighthill View, Sighthill Crescent areas between the hours of 1am and 2am on Monday morning.

“If you saw or heard anything, please get in touch. A young man has been stabbed and seriously injured and it’s imperative we trace whoever is responsible.

“I would also ask anyone with dash cam or doorbell recording equipment to check if they have any footage which could assist our inquiry.

“We are still establishing the full circumstances of this crime so please do not think we have all the information we need, any small detail could prove significant. Please pass it on.”

Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 0198 of Monday, 16 March, 2026. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where you can give the information anonymously. 

Police issue witness appeal following serious crash on A71

POLICE are appealing for information following a serious crash in Edinburgh early this morning – Sunday, 15 March, 2026.

It took place around 4.20am, on the A71 near to its junction with Addiston Farm Road and involved a blue Renault Wind.

Emergency services attended. The 18-year-old male driver and his two 18-year-old male passengers were taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment. One passenger’s condition is described as critical and the other two conditions are described as serious.

Sergeant Grant Hastie said: “Enquiries are ongoing to establish the exact circumstances surrounding this serious crash.

“We are urging any witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. If you were in the area around the time and saw anything that may be relevant, please contact us. In addition, anyone with dash-cam footage is asked to get in touch.”

Please contact Police Scotland through 101 quoting reference number 0639 of 15 March.