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Teens charged after incident involving bladed weapons in city centre

Two males, aged 17 and 15, have been arrested and charged after a report of people with bladed weapons seen in Edinburgh city centre yesterday.

Officers, including specialist firearms officers, were called to Rose Street around 2.55pm on Friday, 16 January, 2026.

No one was reported as injured.

The 17-year-old is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, 19 January.

The 15-year-old will be reported to the relevant youth justice authorities.

Detective Inspector Alan Sharp said: “We are grateful for the support shown by the public to our investigation so far.

“Further enquiries remain ongoing to establish the full circumstances. I would urge anyone who may have been in the area at the time and has not yet spoken to police to get in touch.

“You can call 101, quoting reference 1999 of 16 January, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

Police appeal following attempted theft of supermarket ATM

Detectives in Edinburgh are appealing for information following the attempted theft of an ATM in Barnton early this morning.

The incident happened around 2.50am on Wednesday, 7 January, 2026 at a supermarket in Whitehouse Road.

A black Nissan Navara is understood to have been used in an attempt to steal the ATM which then drove deliberately at a police car. The police officer was not hurt.

The driver exited the Nissan Navara and got into a vehicle which could be an Audi A3 with another two men.

The vehicle made off in the direction of Maybury Road. The Nissan Navara was recovered at the scene.

The three men were dressed in black clothing with face coverings.

Detective Inspector Alan Sharp said: “We are keen to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time and saw anything suspicious.

“As part of enquiries, we are carrying out a review of CCTV and conducting door to door enquiries.

“I would ask residents to check doorbell footage to see if you have captured anything that can assist our enquiries. I would ask motorists to do the same and check dash-cam footage.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 0257 of 7 January, 2026, or alternatively anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Witness appeal following Queensferry Road crash

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

The incident happened around 12.30am on Thursday, 1 January, 2026 on Queensferry Road near Dean Bridge and involved a male pedestrian and a white Suzuki Ignis.

Emergency services attended, and the pedestrian, an 81-year-old man, was taken to hospital for treatment to what are described as serious injuries.

No other injuries were reported.

Officers are appealing to those in the area at the time to come forward with information.

Sergeant Christopher Bright, of Road Policing East, said: “We are appealing to anyone who witnessed the crash or who has any information to come forward.

“We know that this was a busy evening with it being Hogmanay and that there were a number of pedestrians and vehicles in the area at the time, so we’d ask those who have yet to speak to us to get in touch.

“In addition, we’d ask those with dash-cam footage to review this to see if it has captured anything significant.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0161 of 1 January, 2026.

Appeal following robbery in Old Town

POLICE are appealing for information following a robbery in Edinburgh.

Around 8.25pm on Saturday, 20 December, 2025, a man entered a newsagent on Keir Street with a knife and stole a three-figure sum of cash.

The man made off along Keir Street.

He is described as male, of slim build, and was wearing light grey trousers, a three-quarter length black jacket, a black face covering, black baseball cap and red gloves. He spoke with a Scottish accent.

Detective Constable Gary Lipscombe, Edinburgh CID said: “This was an extremely alarming incident for the staff, and it is vital we trace the man responsible.

“Keir Street would have been busy at the time, and I would ask anyone who was there and who may have seen this man, to get in touch with us.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident 1198 of 21 December.

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Appeal following the destruction of drawings worth around £500,000

POLICE are appealing for information following the destruction of drawings worth around £500,000 in Deans, Livingston.

A silver Ford Transit (VRM SG16SUF) containing the drawings was stolen from Heron Square around 11.30pm on Wednesday, 19 November, 2025, while it was parked and locked.

The vehicle was traced in the Ratho area on Thursday, 20 November, 2025, where it was found to have been stripped of parts and set alight.

There were 1700 historical drawings from the Royal Engineers Museum within the vehicle when it was stolen and destroyed.

Enquiries so far have found a man wearing a face covering was seen entering the vehicle and driving Eastbound on the A89 towards Newbridge, Ratho shortly after 11.30pm on the Wednesday.

Constable Teri McEwan said: “We’re conducting extensive enquiries into this incident and officers are working their way through CCTV and visiting nearby properties.

“I am now asking anyone with information, or anyone who saw someone acting suspiciously in the area around the time, to get in touch with us.

“If you have private CCTV, doorbell or dash-cam footage, please also review this and bring anything which may assist the investigation to our attention.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference CR/0489211/25. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Police seek witnesses to robbery in Crichton Street

Police are appealing for information following a robbery in Edinburgh.

Around 4.10am on Wednesday, 12 November, 2025, a woman approached another woman on Crichton Street and threatened her with a knife before making off with the victim’s handbag.

Further CCTV enquiry traced the female suspect with a man on Nicolson Street. The pair are then seen to approach a couple on Nicolson Street, where it’s believed an attempted robbery occurred.

The second incident has not yet been reported to police and officers are appealing for the couple, and a member of the public who intervened, to come forward.

Detective Sergeant Mike Campbell said: “Although the victim of the robbery on Crichton Street was not injured, this was a frightening incident and we’re following a positive line of enquiry in identifying the suspects.

“We’re aware from enquiries carried out, the suspect met with a man and may have gone on to commit a further attempted robbery. I’d appeal to the victims of that incident to come forward. I’d also ask the member of the public who stepped in to help to contact police, as they may have vital information.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 0320 of 12 November 2025.

Witness appeal following Slateford robbery

POLICE are appealing for information following a robbery at a premises on Slateford Road.

The incident happened around 6.15am on Sunday (9 November), when a man entered a store and threatened a staff member and demanded money.

He made off in the direction of Gorgie Park Road with a four-figure sum of cash and cigarettes. No one was injured.

The suspect is described as around 5ft 10ins, of slim build and spoke with an English accent.

He was wearing a royal blue fleece with grey side panels and grey cuffs and a black hoodie underneath, black Nike jogging bottoms with a double white stripe on the legs and dark-coloured trainers with a white sole and red flashes on the heel. His face was covered.

Detective Inspector Alan Sharp said: “Fortunately the staff member was not injured but he was left very upset by what happened.

“Enquiries are ongoing and we are asking anyone who saw what happened, saw the suspect or knows who he is to get in touch.

“Please also check any private CTV or dash-cam you might have and contact us if anything has been captured that could assist with our investigation.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on101, quoting incident number 0929 of Sunday, 9 November, 2025, or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111

Pedestrian critical following Ferrari collision

Policing officers are appealing for information following a serious road crash in Stennhouse.

The incident happened around 8.50pm last night (Saturday, 25 October, 2025) on Stenhouse Drive, just west of its junction with Stenhouse Grove, and involved a red Ferrari 488 Spider and a pedestrian.

Emergency services attended and the pedestrian, a 26-year-old man, was taken to hospital for treatment where he remains in a critical condition.

The road was closed to allow enquiries to be carried out and reopened around 12.20am on Sunday, 26 October, 2025.

Officers are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the crash to assist.

Following enquiries, it is believed a white saloon type car was driving ahead of the Ferrari prior to the collision and may have witnessed what happened.

Sergeant Grant Hastie said: “We are appealing to anyone who was in the area around the time of this incident to please contact us with any information that may assist.

“In addition, anyone with CCTV or dash-cam footage is asked to get in touch.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland via 101 quoting reference 3121 of 25 October, 2025.

Pedestrian injured in Liberton Road hit and run

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

Around 12.55pm on Wednesday, 22 October, a blue Vauxhall Corsa failed to stop for officers on Newington Road. A short pursuit took place before the car struck a pedestrian at the junction of Liberton Road and Gilmerton Road.

The vehicle failed to stop and continued south on Gilmerton Road and was later found abandoned a short distance away on Glenallan Drive.

The pedestrian, a 47-year-old man, was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment to serious injuries.

Sergeant Grant Hastie said: “Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and trace those responsible.

“I would urge anyone who witnessed the crash, or saw a blue Vauxhall Corsa in the area beforehand or afterwards, to come forward.

“We are also keen to speak to anyone with dash-cam or private CCTV footage that may assist our investigation.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1486 of 22 October, 2025.

Police seek witnesses to serious assault at South Gyle Access

Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault and collision involving a coach at South Gyle Access, Edinburgh.

The incident took place around 2.50pm yesterday – Tuesday, 21 October, 2025.

Enquiries have established that a 17-year-old male was approached by two males who had exited the No.22 bus. One of the males chased the victim into the road, where he was hit by a coach travelling in the opposite direction. The victim was then attacked whilst on the ground.

The victim was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh with serious injuries.

The suspect is described as a white male, aged approximately 17, around 5ft 11 and slim build. He was wearing dark clothing and a dark beanie hat.

Detective Sergeant John Dunn said: “This was a violent, unprovoked attack and we are carrying out extensive enquiries to track down the male responsible.

“We believe there were members of the public who will have witnessed the incident and are yet to speak to police, so would encourage anyone with information to please come forward.

“Anyone with information should call police on 101, quoting incident 1855 of 21 October. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, if you wish to remain anonymous.”