Police News

Detectives are appealing for information following an attempted robbery and theft in Linlithgow.  The incident happened around 11.25pm last night, Tuesday, 1 September, 2026, at a premises on...

A 60-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a 64-year-old man in Fauldhouse, West Lothian.  Around 10.20am on Tuesday,...

Police have issued a fresh appeal for help to trace 32-year-old Ehsan Asadi, who was reported missing in Glasgow and last seen in Edinburgh. Following...

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace 31-year-old Ehsan Asadi, who has been reported missing from Glasgow. He was last seen around 5am...

Four people were injured during a punk music event on Cramond Island in Edinburgh - a hotspot for emergency calls. Volunteer RNLI crews and the coastguard were initially scrambled...

Detectives have released CCTV images of a woman they wish to speak to as part of an ongoing investigation into a serious assault which...

On International Overdose Awareness Day, Monday, 31 August, 2026, Police Scotland recognised the people, families and communities affected by drug overdose.  Yesterday also marked the five-year anniversary...

Police have arrested a 27-year-old man following a fatal crash in West Lothian. The incident happened around 12.20am on Sunday, 30 August, 2026, on Main Street...

Police in Edinburgh are appealing for the public’s help to trace 28-year-old Kamil Lebek, who has been reported missing in the city. He was last...

Police are appealing for information following a fatal crash in Linlithgow. The incident happened around 12.20am on Sunday, 30 August, 2026, on Main Street and...

Police are appealing for information following a serious crash in Penicuik.  The crash happened around 2.10pm on Thursday, 27 August, 2026, and involved the driver of a...

Police in West Lothian are continuing to appeal for the help of the public to trace Richie Potts, 28, who has been reported missing. He...

Police officers in Edinburgh continue to target shoplifters.  On 19th August 2026, officers from Leith Community Policing Team deployed in plain clothes to target shoplifters...

Police are appealing for help to trace Andrew Taylor, 45, who has been reported missing from Edinburgh. He was last seen in the Cameron Toll...

Bon Jovi are coming to Edinburgh this Friday.  Police Scotland want everyone to have a safe night and have issued advice to those attending.  Admission gates open at 5:00pm, confirmation...

Police have arrested and charged a 30-year-old woman after an 'unknown substance' was discovered on a lamppost in Morningside.  Emergency services were called to Morningside Road...

The rider of  an electric off-road motorbike which was seen being ridden in an antisocial manner in Penicuik Public Park on Friday 21 August 2026 has been charged with a number...

Police officers are appealing for the help of the public to trace a 28-year-old man reported missing in West Lothian. Richie Potts was last seen...

Police in West Lothian are appealing for information following an indecent exposure incident in Livingston.  Between 11.30am and 12.30pm yesterday, Friday, 21 August, 2026 a man...

The first National Day For Victims and Survivors of Terrorism is being recognised across the UK today to honour those whose lives have been...

Detectives in West Lothian are appealing for information following a break-in to a house in Winchburgh. Officers believe the house, on McFarlane Crescent, was broken...

Police Scotland are investigating claims demonstrators displayed the flag of a proscribed loyalist terrorist organisation alongside neo-Nazi banners in Edinburgh. Videos circulating on social media show...

Police are appealing for information following a housebreaking in West Lothian. Around 3am on Saturday, 15 August, a property in the Keith Gardens area of...

Police in Edinburgh say that road closures are currently in place on West Coates between Stanhope Street and Devon Place.  Officers are asking members of the...

Police are appealing for information to help trace 11-year-old Connall Ward who has been reported missing from Tranent.   Connall was last seen 11:30am on Wednesday...

The Home Office collaborated with Police Scotland on a crackdown on unauthorised e-bike usage and illegal gig work in Edinburgh last year. Immigration officers joined the Police Scotland-led Fountainbridge operation over...

Police are appealing for information following a disturbance in the Granton area of Edinburgh.  Around 7.30pm on Monday, 17 August, a disturbance started on Saltire Square and...

Police in East Lothian are appealing for the public’s help to trace 13-year-old Eva Casement, reported missing in Prestonpans.  She was last seen around 5am...

An investigation is underway after significant damage was caused to an East Lothian play park.  Around 1145am on Sunday 16 August 2026, a fire was reported...

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace 88-year-old Dorothyea Chirnside reported missing in Edinburgh.  She was seen on High Street, Kirkliston at 10.30am...