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Three-year-old boy bitten by bull breed dog in West Lothian
Police officers in Livingston are appealing for information after a child was injured by a dog.
Around 12pm on Friday, 2 May police received a...
Old Town streets closed due to large building fire – emergency services on scene
UPDATE FROM POLICE SCOTLAND 7.30am TUESDAY 13 MY: Cowgate in Edinburgh has fully reopened following a building fire which was reported around 4.20pm on...
Special constables thanks for delivering more than 55,000 volunteering hours last year
The special constables annual training conference concluded yesterday, Sunday, 11 May, 2025.
It followed two days of workshops and delivery at the Scottish Police College,...
Investigation underway after two cars stolen from outside house in Bathgate
Police in West Lothian are appealing for information after two vehicles were stolen from outside a house in Bathgate.
Around 3.35am on Monday, 12 May,...
Police growing increasingly concerned for missing teenager
POLICE SCOTLAND UPDATE 12 May 2025 We can confirm Sienna Gilbert has been traced safe and well. Thanks to those who shared our appeal.
Police...
Detectives issue descriptions of three men following assault on Elbe Street
Detectives are appealing for information following an assault that took place around 1am on Tuesday, 6 May, 2025 on Elbe Street when a 58-year-old...
Police name cyclist killed in fatal crash near Harburn
Police have named the man killed in a fatal crash in West Calder as Daniel Corr from Livingston.
The incident occurred round 8.45am on Friday,...
Appeal for dog walker to come forward after vehicles set on fire in ‘targeted...
Detectives are appealing for witnesses after two vehicles were deliberately set on fire in Pitcairn Grove, Edinburgh.
Officers and emergency services attended the area at...
Six more gang war arrests bringing total to 32
Detectives investigating a number of linked incidents in the West and East of Scotland have arrested another six people following executive action in Glasgow...
Four in hospital including two children after serious crash on A1
Police are appealing for information following a serious crash on the A1 which resulted in four people being taken to hospital.
The crash involving the...
Pilot dead and passenger critical after light aircraft crashes in East Lothian
A pilot has died and a passenger in his light aircraft is in a critical condition after a crash near Lammerview, at East Fortune...
Detectives probe theft of white Cupra Leon from West Lothian
Detectives in West Lothian are appealing for information following the theft of a vehicle from a street in Uphall.
Around 3.20am on Thursday, 8 May,...
Police make multiple arrests as part investigation to dismantle organised crime gang
Police Scotland has made around 100 arrests, seized more than 200 kilograms of illegal drugs, taken three firearms off the street and safeguarded 11...
Hate crime incidents in Midlothian increase by more than 30%
Hate crime incidents in Midlothian increased by more than 30% as police continued to deal with the ‘hangover’ over new laws last year.
A Police...
Man 34 charged with attempted murder of police officer in East Lothian
A 34-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a number of offences, including attempted murder, following a crash involving a vehicle...
Two men reported for riding motor bikes without helmets
Police officers from Oxgangs have reported two men involved in separate incidents for riding motor bikes without wearing helmets in addition to other offences.
On...
Police issue updated photo of missing woman who was last seen in Leith nearly...
Police in Edinburgh are repeating an appeal for help from the public to find missing person Michaela Sharp.
She was last seen in the...
Eight years in prison for man 28 convicted of serious sexual offences in Edinburgh
A 28-year-old man has been sentenced to eight years in prison after being convicted of serious sexual offences in Edinburgh.
Kyle Kernachan committed the crimes...
Napier University to be home of Scotland’s Policing Academic Centre of Excellence
Edinburgh Napier University (ENU) will be the home of Scotland’s only Policing Academic Centre of Excellence (P-ACE), building on its success of hosting the...
Man 34 arrested after police officer injured in crash
Police in East Lothian have arrested a 34-year-old man following a crash that injured a male police officer.
The crash took place on Haddington's High...
Two more gang war arrests as detectives vow to bring more to justice
Two more arrests have been made as detectives continue to investigate linked violent incidents in the East and West of Scotland.
On Friday, 2 May,...
Police officers are not prepared for XL Bullies
Frontline police officers are not properly trained or equipped to deal with potential attacks by out-of-control XL bully dogs according to the Scottish Police...
Pick up driver urged to come forward to assist fatal crash investigators
Police are appealing for the driver of a silver or grey pick up to come forward to assist enquiries into a fatal crash involving...
Police growing “increasingly concerned” for welfare of missing woman
Police are appealing to the public to help trace Michaela Sharp, 32, who has been reported missing from Leith.
She was last seen on Saturday...
Two teenagers arrested following reports of dangerous and erratic driving
Police have arrested two teenagers, a male and female aged 19 and 17 respectively, following reports of dangerous and erratic driving in the Scottish...
Witness appeal following fatal crash near Kirknewton
Police are appealing for information following a fatal crash on the A70 near Kirknewton, Edinburgh.
The crash happened around 11.35pm on Friday, 2 May, near...
Gang war detectives make four more arrests bringing total to twenty-four
Detectives investigating a number of linked violent incidents in the east and west of the country are continuing to target those responsible.
A further...
Witness appeal following death of 65-year-old cyclist in fatal crash
Police are appealing for information following a fatal crash on the A70 near Harburn, West Calder.
Around 8.45am this morning, Friday, 2 May, officers received...
Police seek help to trace missing 15-year-old girl
POLICE SCOTLAND UPDATE 3/5/25 We can confirm 15-year-old Savanna Smith who was reported missing on Thursday, 1 May, 2025 has been traced. Thank you...
Missing teenager may have travelled to music event in Edinburgh
Police are continuing to appeal for help to trace Ibrahim Njie, 16, who is missing from Aberdeen.
Ibrahim was last seen in the city centre...
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