Tag: Police Scotland
Man 26 taken to hospital following stabbing in West Lothian
Police are appealing for information following an assault on Loganlea Road in Addiewell, West Lothian. The incident happened around 12.40pm on Sunday, 16 June, when a 26-year-old man was stabbed. He was taken to the...
Three people taken to hospital following crash near Tranent
Police are appealing for information after a 28-year-old woman was seriously injured in a crash in the Tranent area of East Lothian. The collision occurred on Ormiston Road, Tranent, at the junction with the B6355...
Two officers recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours for their significant contribution to policing
An Assistant Chief Constable who previously held the post of Divisional Commander of Lothians and Borders (J Division) and a Special Constable who also served in that division are among those recognised in the King’s...
Concerns for welfare of missing 34-year-old man say police
Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace Wayne Affleck (34) who has been reported missing from Northfield area of Edinburgh. Officers said that there are concerns for his welfare and that he...
Substantial quantity of cocaine seized during search by police in Edinburgh
Police officers have recovered Class A drugs with a potential street value of over £37,000 in Edinburgh. Earlier today, Friday, 14 June, 2024 officers searched a premises under warrant on Wester Drylaw Drive, Edinburgh, after intelligence...
Almost 200 new officers ready to report for duty in communities across Scotland
More than 190 new officers are ready to report for duty in communities across Scotland as they marked the end of their training in front of family and loved ones. Police Scotland’s newest cohort of...
Police arrest 33-year-old man in connection with Dalry Road assault
Police investigating an assault on Dalry Road last month have arrested a 33-year-old man. Officers said the incident took place ‘outside a premises’ on Dalry Road just after 12.30 on the afternoon of Saturday, May...
Woman 46 left badly shaken following Dalry Place robbery
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for information after a 46year-old woman was robbed on Dalry Place, around 1.30am on Thursday, 6 June, 2024. She was approached from behind and pushed by a man who then...
Investigation underway after 36-year-old man attacked in Pilrig Park
A police investigation has been launched after a 36-year-old man was attacked in Pilrig Park. The incident took place at around 7pm last night Wednesday 12 June 2024. The area was cordoned off and locals reported...
Motorbike rider and two pedestrians taken to hospital following serious crash on Liberton Road
Police are appealing for information following a serious crash on the A701 Liberton Road, Edinburgh which resulted in three people being taken to hospital.The crash, involving a black Honda CBR 650 motorbike and a...
Missing man traced safe and well say police
Police have thanked the public and media for helping trace 50-year-old David Weir who reported missing from Newcastleton in the Scottish Borders. Officers in the Scottish Borders issued an appeal this morning following concern for his...
Concerns growing for missing Borders man who may have travelled to Edinburgh
Police are asking for the help of the public to trace a 50-year-old man reported missing from Newcastleton in the Scottish Borders. David Weir was last seen around 2.30pm in Mart Street in Hawick on...
Police thank public for help after missing 88-year-old woman traced
Police Scotland has confirmed that 88-year-old Joyce Shand who was missing from Edinburgh yesterday has been traced. Officers issued an appeal following concerns for her welfare and have now thanked the public for their help. A...
Concerns are growing for welfare of missing 88-year-old woman
Police are appealing for help to trace an 88-year-old woman reported missing from Edinburgh. Joyce Shand was last seen around 7.15am on Wednesday, 12 June, in the Moira Terrace area of the city. She is described...
Update: Three people taken to hospital following crash in Liberton
Emergency services are at the scene of a crash involving a car and motorbike in Edinburgh. The crash took place on Liberton Road shortly before 1pm on Wednesday, June 12. Liberton Road is reported to...
Family of Brian Ramsay “shocked and saddened by his death”
A 53-year-old man who died in Edinburgh has been named by police as Brian Ramsay.Officers were called to Westfield Road in the city around 12.55pm on Friday, 7 June, following concern for a man...
East Lothian houses targeted by young travelling criminals say police
The number of homes broken into in East Lothian nearly doubled last year as gangs of young thieves travelled to the county on the hunt for expensive cars and jewellery. A police report has revealed...
Missing youngsters traced safe and well say police
Police have confirmed that two teenagers reported missing from Edinburgh have been traced safe and well. On Monday afternoon officers issued an appeal for information surrounding the disappearance of 14 year old Ibrahim Krubally and...
Concerns grow for welfare of teenager last seen in Muirhouse
Police are appealing for the help of the public to trace a 16-year-old boy reported missing from Edinburgh. Michael Cleal was last seen around 4.45pm on Wednesday, 5 June, in the Muirhouse Avenue area of...
Police release image of man following city centre attack
Police in Edinburgh have released an image of a man who may be able to assist officers with their investigation into a serious assault which took place around 3am on Sunday, 19 May 2024...
Drugs and cash seized during proactive operation by police in Wester Hailes
The South West Initiative Team from Wester Hailes recently ran a two-week operation focusing on proactive patrols targeting acquisitive crime and drug dealing. The operation resulted in the arrest of three people heavily linked...
Police name woman who died following disturbance in Broxburn
Police Scotland has released the name of the woman who died following a disturbance in Broxburn as Chitsidzo (Veronica) Chinyanga from Zimbabwe. Officers were called to a property in the Curnnighar Road area around 7.55pm...
Man 46 arrested and charged in connection with the death of a woman in...
A 46-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a woman in West Lothian. Officers were called to a report of a disturbance on Cunnighar Road Broxburn around 7.55pm on...
Police seek help to trace missing teenagers last seen in Gorgie area
Police are appealing for information surrounding the disappearance of 14 year old Ibrahim Krubally and 15 year old Abraham Njai, both last seen in the Gorgie area on 6th June. They are believed to...
Death in Westfield Road – man arrested and charged
A 43-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a 53-year-old man in Edinburgh.Officers were called to Westfield Road in the city around 12.55pm on Friday, 7 June after...
Police make arrest following death of 53-year-old man in Gorgie
A 43-year-old man has been arrested in connection with assault following the death of a man in Edinburgh. Officers were called to Westfield Road in the city around 12.55pm on Friday, 7 June following concern...
Concert-goers advised to use alternative route to Murrayfield due to road closure
Police in Edinburgh are advising fans attending tonight’s Taylor Swift concert at Murrayfield Stadium to avoid the Westfield Road area. Westfield Road is currently closed between Stevenson Road and Gorgie Road, following a report of...
Second man arrested in connection with attempted murder on Groathill Road North
Police have arrested a second man in connection with an attempted murder, which happened Groathill Road North, Edinburgh. The incident took place around 2.30pm on Wednesday, 29 May, 2024.A 41-year-old man was taken to the...
Manipulative and sexually violent individual sentenced to nine years
A man has been sentenced to nine years in prison for serious sexual offences in the Edinburgh area and placed on the sex offenders register indefinitely. Haydn Edmonds, 37, was sentenced today, Friday, 7 June...
Prison sentences for four men who admitted being involved in serious organised crime
Four men have been jailed for a total of over 18 years after pleading guilty to being involved in serious organised crime in Edinburgh. Dale Cleeton, 31, was jailed for seven years, Calvin Begbie, 30,...
