Tag: Police Scotland
Police seek help to trace missing 32-year-old man last seen over a week ago
Police Scotland is anxious to trace Blair Davidson who has been reported missing from the Granton area of Edinburgh since around 11pm on Sunday 24 November 2024.
He is 32 years of age and is...
Police Scotland launch festive drink and drug driving campaign
Police officers will be working with communities and patrolling roads across Scotland as the festive period brings a focus to preventing drink and drug driving.
This year’s festive drink and drug driving campaign is happening...
Concerns growing for welfare of 65-year-old man last seen in Parkgrove area
UPDATE: Police Scotland: "Gary Coyle, reported missing in Edinburgh, has been traced safe and well.
"Thank you to all who shared our appeal."
Police are are appealing for help to trace Gary Coyle, 65, who has...
Police arrest 51-year-old man following fatal crash in Fountainbridge
Police are appealing for information following a fatal crash on Dundee Street, which took place around 5.30pm yesterday, Sunday, 1 December, 2024.
The incident involved a grey Volvo XC60 and a 20-year-old male pedestrian who...
Police becoming increasingly concerned for welfare of missing 15-year-old boy
UPDATE FROM POLICE SCOTLAND: Jacob Vergunst, 15, who had been reported missing from the Broxburn area, has been traced safe and well.
Thanks to everyone who shared our appeal.
Police are appealing for help to trace...
Missing man last seen in Spennymoor may be in Edinburgh say police
Police in Edinburgh are sharing an appeal from colleagues in Durham regarding a missing man who may be in the capital.
Officers are concerned for the welfare of 36-year-old Gavin who was last seen in...
Police seek help to trace teenage Chinese national missing from Leith
Police are seeking the help of the public to trace a missing teenager.
Peng Tao Yi is a 19 year old Chinese national studying here in Edinburgh.
He is of medium build and wears...
Duddingston Crescent closed following crash – Emergency Services on scene
An Edinburgh street has been closed due to a crash.
Emergency Services are in attendance at Duddingston Crescent at Hope Lane and Magdalene Drive which was reported at 12.15pm.
Police are asking road users to use an...
Brave police officer brings domestic dispute to end despite having been stabbed and slashed
A brave police officer based in Bonnyrigg who was stabbed and slashed by a violent male, but still managed to bring a domestic incident to an end has been honoured at a bravery awards...
East Lothian man jailed for possessing indecent images of children
A man from East Lothian was jailed for four years at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Tuesday, 26 November, 2024, after pleading guilty to possessing indecent images of children.
Officers searched a property in Haddington in...
Bravery awards for officers who rescued stolen baby from drugs den
The bravery of a team of police officers who rescued a stolen baby from a notorious West Lothian drugs den has been recognised at an awards ceremony.
The officers fought off aggressive drug users and...
Drivers ‘ignore’ double yellow lines in ancient town centre
Drivers ignore double yellow lines in the heart of Linlithgow and even park next to the historic Cross in the heart of the town, police have been told.
Officers attending the town’s local area committee...
Detectives probe attempted robbery in Uphall Station
Detectives are appealing for information following an attempted robbery in Uphall Station.
The incident happened around 11.30pm on Tuesday, 26 November, 2024, when a 72-year-old man was walking on Pumpherston Road. He was approached by...
Police appeal after motorbikes and mountain bikes stolen from garage in Tranent
Police are appealing for information after several motorbikes and two mountain bikes were stolen from a garage in Tranent.
Officers believe the motorbikes, a Honda CRF 300, a Honda CRF 110 and a KTM 150...
Inspector’s hard work and innovation leads to 25% drop in crime at disorder hotspot
Hard work and innovation from an Edinburgh police officer has led to a 25 per cent drop in crime at one of the city’s disorder hotspots. This has resulted in him being recognised at an...
Police officers trained to refer people experiencing mental health distress to the right agency
Police Scotland has announced that around 1,700 officers are now trained to signpost and refer people experiencing mental health distress to the right agency which can provide the support they need, allowing them to...
Police officers who fought off scissors-wielding criminal and his rabid dog to be recognised...
Two Edinburgh policemen who “saved each other from serious injury” as they faced an attack by a scissors-wielding criminal and his rabid dog are to be recognised at an awards ceremony.
PCs Jamie Henderson and...
Detectives link two housebreakings in Bathgate and appeal for information
Detectives are appealing for information following a theft by housebreaking at a property in the Leyland Road area of Bathgate in West Lothian.
The incident happened between midday on Wednesday, 20 November, and 10.30pm on...
Police appeal for help to trace driver of small white van following hit and...
Police are appealing for information following a crash in East Lothian.
Around 4.30pm on Friday, 22 November, 2024, officers received a report of a small white van driving dangerously on the A199 between Wallyford and...
Detective who has served Scotland’s capital for more than 30-years honoured at awards ceremony
A detective sergeant who has served Scotland’s capital city for more than 30 years, including two decades probing the most serious crime is to be recognised at an awards ceremony this week.
Detective Sergeant...
Bravery, dedication and professionalism of Scotland’s police officers recognised
Police officers in Edinburgh and the Lothians have been hailed for their lifesaving acts of bravery and commitment to their communities.
A national awards ceremony will recognise officers from the capital who faced an attack...
Detectives study CCTV in hunt for two men following robbery in Bathgate
Detectives are appealing for information after a 30-year-old male was assaulted and robbed of his phone by two men in Bathgate on Friday, 22 November, 2024.
Around 12.45pm, officers received a report of the incident...
Police report considerable traffic disruption to Drum Brae/Clermiston area and urge caution
Police in Edinburgh are urging motorists to be careful when driving through the city following the recent weather warning and continued cold weather.
This morning’s snow and ice has resulted in several minor traffic accidents...
Police appeal to trace owner of phone with two pups screensaver – May be...
Police in Edinburgh are asking the public whether they recognise the two pups pictured above.
The photo is taken from a mobile phone recovered by officers from the Central Initiative Team who executed a search...
Police charge 14-year-old boy in connection with Livingston robbery
Police have charged a 14-year-old boy in connection with a robbery in Livingston.
Around 12.45pm on Saturday, 16 November 2024 a 13-year-old boy was robbed of his mobile phone on Lanark Avenue, near to its...
Clothing stolen during break in to business premises in Fauldhouse
Police in West Lothian are appealing for information following a break-in and theft at a premises in Fauldhouse.
The incident happened between 9pm on Monday, 18 November and 8.30am on Tuesday, 19 November, at a...
Police arrest 50-year-old man following reports of ‘drug related activity’ in city centre
A 50-year-old man has been arrested in connection with drug offences in Edinburgh city centre.
The arrest took place following reports of drug related activity at Hunter Square on Monday 18th November.
Officers said that the...
Images of two men released in connection with robbery in Gorgie
Police Scotland have released images of two males who may be able to assist with their enquiries following a robbery which occurred on Thursday 31 October 2024.
The incident occurred at around 2.40am at the...
Two men taken to hospital after car jacking in Gilmerton
Detectives are appealing for information after an assault and robbery on Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh that took place on Monday 18 November, 2024.
Around 10.30pm, police and ambulance were called to a report of a 24-year-old...
Woman 60 and man 53 found in possession of knives by police
Two people have been arrested after police officers from Wester Hailes recovered knives in two separate incidents in the west side of the city.
Around 5.50pm on Sunday 17 November 2024 officers arrested and charged a...
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