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Investigation launched after two cars stolen from outside property in Uphall
Detectives in West Lothian are appealing for information after two cars were stolen in Uphall.
The incident happened between 12am and 6am on Tuesday, 1...
New Retail Crime Task Force make first arrests
The East Retail Crime Task Force was recently launched in response to an increase in offending against retailers in the area.
As part of ongoing...
Detectives hunt driver of silver estate car following hit and run crash in Dalkeith
Detectives are appealing for information following a hit and run in Dalkeith on Sunday, 30 March, 2025.
Around 9.55pm police received a report of a...
Police seeking to trace car driver following crash in Dalkeith
Police in Midlothian are attempting to trace the driver of a car which was involved in a collision with an electric motorcycle on South...
Missing man last seen near golf club in Prestonpans walking toward Musselburgh
Police in East Lothian are asking for the help of the public to trace a missing 55-year-old man.
Simon Adkins was last seen around 7.15pm...
Shoplifting Taskforce set up to address rise in offences
A Retail Crime Taskforce made up of 14 uniformed officers and detectives, as well as four civilian staff, including specialist analysts and an architectural...
Man 24 jailed following sexual assault near Water of Leith
A 24-year-old man has been sentenced in connection with sexual offences which happened in Edinburgh.
Noor Khan Yousafzai carried out the offences in December 2024...
Teenager arrested in connection with serious assault in Portobello
Police in Edinburgh have arrested and charged a 16-year-old male in connection with a serious assault.
The incident took place around 8.45pm on Friday, 21...
Police and DVSA staff conduct successful operation in Midlothian
Police Scotland officers have conducted a joint operation with Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency staff in Midlothian.
During the initiative officers detected several offences and...
Budget allows police recruitment to establishment of 16,500
Chief Constable Jo Farrell today, Thursday, 27 March, outlined progress on the first year of her three-year business plan and committed to driving a second...
Still no trace of missing man despite ‘extensive and specialist’ searches
POLICE SCOTLAND UPDATE 31 March 2025: "Coen Bust, 47, who had been reported missing from Edinburgh, has been traced.
Thanks to everyone who shared our...
Police Scotland’s roll out of body worn video cameras starts today
Police Scotland’s national roll out of body worn video started today (Wednesday 26 March), with the first officers equipped with the new cameras on...
Man 38 charged in connection with spate of business break-ins in city
Police have arrested and charged a 38-year-old man in connection with a spate of business break-ins around Edinburgh.
Seven businesses and premises were targeted between...
Council to end school crossing patrols at some schools
School crossing patrol guides are to be discontinued at 17 schools in Edinburgh where "lollipop people" have not been in place for years.
The council...
Man 37 charged in connection with recent housebreakings in Bruntsfield
Police have arrested and charged a 37-year-old man in connection with a number of recent housebreakings in the Bruntsfield area.
The arrest follows an extensive...
Scottish Police Federation ‘surprised’ at Sheku Bayoh settlement
The Scottish Police Federation which represents rank and file has expressed ‘surprise’ after the chief Constable of Police Scotland agreed an out-of-court settlement with...
Police have spoken to missing woman on phone but still want help to trace...
Police are continuing to appeal for the help of the public to trace a 29-year-old woman reported missing from the Penicuik area and may...
Witness appeal after sheep killed in dog attack on Pentlands
An investigation is underway following the death of a sheep in a case of worrying in the Pentlands.
The incident took place around 4.30pm on...
Man 25 arrested on numerous warrants and breaching bail conditions
Oxgangs Community police officers arrested a 25-year-old man who was wanted on numerous warrants last night.
The officers were patrolling the surrounds of Saughton...
Detectives using “every tool and tactic” at their disposal in gang war investigation
Police Scotland have provided an update on the recent major investigation into the discharge of firearms and associated criminal incidents in Edinburgh.
A team of...
Continued police presence in Pilton after firearm discharged
Detectives are appealing for information after a firearm was discharged at a property in Edinburgh.
Around 7.55am this morning, Friday, 21 March 2025, officers received...
Detectives probe housebreaking in Livingston
Detectives in West Lothian are appealing for information following a housebreaking in Livingston.
The break-in happened around 2am on Friday, 21 March, at a property...
Police “increasingly concerned” about welfare of missing woman
Police in Midlothian are appealing for the public's help to trace 29-year-old Toni McNelis, who has been reported missing from Penicuik.
Ms McNelis was last...
Police respond to reports of gun shots in Pilton – road closures in place
Police in Edinburgh responded to reports of gun fire in Pilton this morning.
Around 7.55am on Friday, 21 March, 2025, officers received a report of...
Renewed appeal to trace missing man more than a week after he was last...
Police are continuing to appeal for information to trace a 47-year-old man reported missing from Edinburgh, more than one week since he was last...
Gangland war continues as firearm discharged at property in Niddrie
Detectives are appealing for information after a firearm was discharged at a property in Niddrie this morning Thursday, 20 March, 2025.
Around 3.05am police received...
Colin Beattie responds to news that he will face no action following SNP finances...
Former SNP treasurer Colin Beattie has responded to the news that he will face no action in their investigation into SNP finances.
The announcement came...
Nicola Sturgeon will not be charged in connection with SNP finance investigation
Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will not be charged in connection with Police Scotland’s long-running investigation into SNP finances.
And she is no longer under...
Police in West Lothian welcome drop in anti-social behaviour calls
Police have welcomed a plunge in the number of anti-social behaviour calls in an area plagued by problems in recent years
Councillors met with local...
Two men charged with offences under the Dangerous Dogs Act
Police have charged two men in connection with offences under the Dangerous Dogs Act, following three incidents in the Sighthill and Currie area.
The first...
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