Tag: witness appeal

Appeal after firearms discharge in Edinburgh

POLICE are appealing for information following a report of a firearm discharge in Edinburgh.

Around 9.15pm last night (Friday, 23 October, 2026),  a report was received a firearm had been discharged towards a window at a bar on Gilmerton Road.

One person suffered an injury, which was treated at the scene.

Officers attended and carried out a search of the area, but no one was traced and an investigation into the circumstances are ongoing.

Detective Inspector Dougal Begg said: “I understand that this will be concerning for the community, but I would like to reassure them that extensive enquiries remain ongoing to establish the full circumstances of this incident.

“At this stage we are treating the incident as targeted but any actions like this are extremely reckless and put the safety of the public at risk.

“I am appealing to anyone who has any information, or saw something suspicious in the area, to come forward and speak with officers.

“We would also be keen to speak with anyone who has dashcam or private CCTV footage from the area which captures anything of note.

“A police presence will be in the area as our enquiries progress and anyone with concerns or information is encouraged to approach our officers.

“You can also call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 3277 of 23 October, 2026 or Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

Police appeal following serious tram accident in Broomhouse

Road Policing officers are appealing for information following a serious crash in Edinburgh.

Around 10.55pm on Monday, 5 October, 2026, a pedestrian was struck by a tram on the tramline adjacent to Broomhouse Drive.

The pedestrian, a 20-year-old man, was taken to hospital for treatment to serious injuries.

No other injuries were reported.

Sergeant Grant Hastie said: “Our enquiries remain ongoing to establish the full circumstances of this incident.

“I am appealing to those who witnessed the crash and have yet to speak to officers or anyone who was in the area prior and has information that could assist, to come forward.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 3804 of 5 October, 2026.

CCTV appeal following serious assault in Rodney Street

DO YOU RECOGNISE THESE MEN?

Police Scotland has released images of six males officers believe can assist with ongoing enquiries into a serious assault in Edinburgh.

The incident happened around 10.55pm on Saturday, 29 August, 2026, on Rodney Street at the junction with Broughton Road.

A 34-year-old man was injured and required hospital treatment.

The males are all described as aged 16 to 18.

The first one has brown hair and was wearing a black hoodie with a white motif on the arm and chest, black trousers and black and white trainers.

The second is described as having black hair and was wearing a black hooded top and black trousers.

The third has brown hair and was wearing a grey t-shirt, black trousers and black trainers with a white line.

The fourth has blonde hair and wearing black rimmed glasses, a long sleeve grey top, grey shorts and white trainers with a black sole.

The fifth was wearing a black puffer style jacket and black trousers.

The sixth was wearing a black jacket and black trousers.

Detective Constable Rebecca Curtis said: “We believe the males pictured can assist with our investigation and we are keen to speak to them.

“I would urge the males, or anyone who knows them, to get in touch with us.

“Anyone who can assist is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 3971 of Saturday, 29 August, 2026, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

Police appeal following fatal crash on Salamander Street

Road policing officers are appealing for witnesses following a fatal crash in Edinburgh.

At 6.36pm last night (Wednesday, 23 September 2026), while on routine patrol, two officers signalled for a Yamaha YZF R6 motorcycle to stop in the Seafield Road area.

The motorcycle failed to stop and, at 6.37pm, was involved in a collision with a motor vehicle on Salamander Street, at the junction with Bath Road.

The 40-year-old male rider of the motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin has been informed.

The driver of the vehicle was not injured. He was arrested in connection with a road traffic offence and enquiries are ongoing.

Salamander Street was closed for around nine hours while investigations were carried out and fully reopened at around 4am.

Chief Superintendent Helen Harrison said: “My thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died, and we will continue to keep them updated on our investigation.

“Specialist crash investigators are working to establish the full circumstances of what happened and I’m appealing to anyone who saw the collision or was in the area and may have information which could be relevant, to come forward. I’d also ask drivers with dash cams to review their footage for anything which may be significant and bring it to our attention.”

Anyone with information is urged to call 101, quoting incident 2932 of 23 September.

Three people charged following fatal crash near Newbridge

CRASH VICTIM NAMED AS LINDA PATTERSON

A 32-year-old man and two women, aged 19 and 23, have been charged following a fatal crash on the A8 near Newbridge.

Around 9.25am on Monday, 7 September, 2026, officers were called to the crash involving four cars.

A 58-year-old woman, who was driving one of the vehicles, was pronounced dead at the scene. She was Linda Patterson and the following statement has been released on behalf of her family:

“Linda was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend who brought so much love and joy to those who knew her.

“She had an amazing ability to always look on the positive side of life and was a great support and comfort to those she loved.

“Linda was a beautiful soul whose warmth and cheery sense of humour left their mark on everyone she knew.

“She will be greatly missed.

“We are devastated by her loss, but she will be forever in our hearts.”

Sergeant Mike Thomson said: “Our thoughts remain with Linda’s family and friends at this devastating time.

“Our investigation remains ongoing, though we are not looking for anyone else in connection, and we are continuing to appeal for information from the public.

“If you have not already spoken to police and believe you know something which may assist, please get in touch.

“We would also ask anyone with dash-cam footage or private CCTV which may be relevant to contact officers and pass this along.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 0756 of 7 September, 2026.

The two women and the man were due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court yesterday (Wednesday, 9 September) and reports will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

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CCTV appeal following serious assault on Princes Street

POLICE in Edinburgh have released images of two men they believe can assist with their investigation after a 24 year-old man was seriously assaulted on Princes Street around 2.35am on Saturday, 1 August, 2026.

The first man is described as white, 5ft 10in and in his late teens to early 20’s. He had blonde hair and was wearing a white t-shirt with grey jeans.

The second man is described as white, 6ft and in his late teens to early 20’s with short dark-coloured hair and glasses. He was wearing a black top with grey shorts and had a tattoo on the back of his left hand.

Detective Constable Gary Lipscombe of Gayfield CID said: “I would urge the men pictured or anyone who recognises them to contact us.

“This area was extremely busy at the time of the incident and I would ask anyone with information to contact Police Scotland through 101, quoting incident number 0473 of 1 August, 2026. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.”

Pedestrian dies following crash outside Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh

An 85-year-old woman has died after being struck by a car in Edinburgh.

The incident happened around 3.40pm on Monday, 20 July, 2026, outside the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh on Little France Crescent and involved a red Peugeot 208 and two pedestrians.

The woman died in hospital during the morning of Thursday, 23 July, 2026.

An 88-year-old man remains in hospital for treatment to serious injuries.

No other injuries were reported.

Enquiries remain ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2205 of 20 July, 2026.

Witness appeal following serious road accident at Royal Infirmary

POLICE are appealing for information after two pedestrians were struck by a car at Little France.

The incident happened around 3.40pm on Monday, 20 July, 2026, outside the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh on Little France Crescent and involved a red Peugeot 208.

The two pedestrians, an 85-year-old woman and an 88-year-old man, remain in a critical condition.

No other injuries were reported.

Sergeant Paul Ewing said: “I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident and has yet to speak to officers to please come forward.

“I’d also ask those with dash-cam footage who may have been parked or driving into the area at the time to please review this to see if it has captured anything that could assist with our investigation.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2205 of 20 July, 2026.

Police appeal for information: Injured man found on Whitson Road

POLICE in Edinburgh are appealing for information following the discovery of an injured man in the Saughton area.

A 43-year-old man was found with serious injuries in a garden in the Whitson Road area at around 9.30pm on Friday, 17 July, 2026.

He was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and is described as being in a critical condition.  

Enquiries are ongoing to establish the exact circumstances.

Detective Chief Inspector Jonny Wright said: “I am appealing for information on how the man has come to be injured.

“If anyone in the area witnessed anything or has any CCTV or door camera footage from Friday evening, that hasn’t already been shown to officers, I’d ask them to get in touch.

“The response from the local community has been very helpful to the investigation and I’d like to thank them for their assistance so far.

“If anyone has information and has not yet spoken to officers, I would ask them to call 101 with any details they may have.”

Anyone with information should contact 101 quoting incident number 3838 of Friday, 17 July, 2026.

Information can also be given anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Witness appeal following serious assault in Muirhouse Gardens stair

POLICE are in attendance in the Muirhouse Gardens area after a man was seriously assaulted.

Emergency services were called to a common stairwell around 12.45pm on Friday, 17 July, 2026.

A man was taken to hospital by ambulance for treatment to serious injuries.

Extensive enquiries are ongoing.

Anyone with any information or concerns can approach the officers, or call 101 and quote reference number 1501 of Friday, 17 July, 2026.