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Missing 36-year-old man was last seen in Easter Dalry Road
Police are appealing for information to help trace 36-year-old Herman Alapiki who has been reported missing in Edinburgh.
Mr Alapiki was last seen in the...
Police seek help to trace missing 78-year-old man from West Lothian
Police in West Lothian are asking for the help of the public to find a 78-year-old man reported missing from the Armadale area.
Robert Twogood...
Concern for missing 69-year-old man who was last seen in Bruntsfield Crescent
Police are seeking the help of the public to trace a 69-year-old man reported missing in Edinburgh.
James Bryson, known as Jim, was last seen in Burnhead Crescent around...
Driver charged after car crashes into building on Rutland Square
A driver of a car has been charged with a road traffic offence after a crash in the West End of Edinburgh.
Around 1.35pm on Friday, 9 October, 2026...
Witness appeal after 20-year-old pedestrian seriously hurt in crash
Police are appealing for information following a serious crash in Edinburgh.
Around 10.55pm on Monday, 5 October, 2026, a pedestrian was struck by a tram...
Dangerous individual who subjected women to horrific attacks jailed for six years
A 21-year-old man has been sentenced to six years in prison for violent offences against women in Edinburgh, including endangering life.
Charlie Swain appeared at...
Detectives hunt masked gang after man robbed in Dalkeith
Detectives are appealing for information following a robbery in Dalkeith that took place around 12pm on Thursday, 8 October, 2026.
At that time a man...
Victims and witnesses to get improved local service under news community policing model
Under a new community policing model being implemented across Scotland, victims and witnesses get an improved local service, including more dependable appointments and quicker...
Police seize cocaine and cannabis with street value of £100,000 in West Lothian
Police have arrested a 22-year-old man in connection with drugs offences following a proactive operation in West Lothian.
Around 2pm on Wednesday, 7 October,...
Investigation underway into the cause of a fire at a property on Captain’s Road
An investigation is underway into the cause of a fire at a property on Captain’s Road in Edinburgh.
Emergency services were called to the scene...
Additional two arrests in connection with death of Billy Watson
A further two men, aged 34 and 44, have been arrested in connection with the death of Billy Watson in Armadale, bringing the total...
West Lothian Council to work with police to curb menace of off-road bikes
The council has agreed to play its part in trying to curb the growing menace of e-bikes and off-road bikes in West Lothian towns...
Man arrested and charged with housebreaking – will appear in court on Monday
A 36-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a number of high-value housebreakings in various parts of the country.
The incidents happened...
Police arrest and charge man with two housebreakings in Midlothian
On 23 September, police officers in Midlothian attended a report of a housebreaking in the Dalkeith area.
Following enquiries and a review of CCTV footage,...
Police seize unregistered electric motorbike in Danderhall
Officers from the Midlothian Service Delivery Hub have seized an unregistered electric motorbike which was being ridden in Danderhall.
The incident took place on...
Two ‘high tariff’ shoplifters arrested in East Lothian
Over the past week, local community officers have arrested two high tariff shoplifters in Prestonpans and Musselburgh.
One appeared in court in respect of 20...
Man who subjected child victims to years of horrific abuse jailed for six years
A man has been sentenced to six years in prison following a series of sexual assaults, including attempted rape against two children in Edinburgh.
Along...
Police engage with more than 1,000 motorcyclists during 6-month safety campaign
Police Scotland officers have engaged with more than 1000 motorcyclists as part of efforts to prevent harm on Scotland’s roads.
The campaign ran from 20...
Police seek help to trace missing teenager who was last seen in Dunbar
Police are appealing for any information in relation to the whereabouts of Douglas McCormack from East Lothian.
The 15-year-old was last seen in Dunbar at...
Police seek help to trace teenager who has been missing for five days
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for the public’s help to trace 15-year-old James Boyle, who has been reported missing from the Trinity area since...
Police charge 79-year-old man following fatal crash in Edinburgh
Police have arrested and charged a 79-year-old man in connection with a fatal crash in Edinburgh.
The incident happened on Wednesday, 18 February, 2026, within...
New ‘That Guy’ campaign launched to reduce violence against women and girls
A new digital advert calls on men to be role models to help counter the toxic social media manosphere and reduce violence against women...
Driver and three passengers taken to hospital following crash on A1
Police are appealing for information following a crash on the A1 in East Lothian.
The crash happened around 8.15pm on Saturday, 26 September, 2026, on...
Detectives hunt four masked men after West Lothian break-ins
Detectives are appealing for information following break-ins at two properties in West Lothian.
The first incident happened between 6.45pm and 7.30pm on Friday, 25 September, 2026, on...
Today marks the closing ceremony of the Knife Angel’s residency in Edinburgh
Over the past month, the Knife Angel, created at the The British Ironworks Centre has been at the heart of a programme of events, conversations and activities...
Detectives hunt six youths in connection with serious assault on Rodney Street
Police have released images of six males officers believe can assist with ongoing enquiries into a serious assault in Edinburgh.
The incident happened around 10.55pm...
Investigation underway after Land Rover Discovery stolen and set alight in West Lothian
Police in West Lothian are appealing for witnesses after a vehicle was stolen and set alight near Broxburn.
The incident happened shortly after 4am on...
Latest Police Scotland intake brings officer establishment to 16,582
The latest intake of recruits swore the oath of constable as they joined Police Scotland today, Thursday, 24 September, 2026.
The 183 probationers marked the start of...
Police release images of men in connection with two separate fires
Police Scotland has released images of three men they wish to speak to who may be able to assist with their enquiries into two...
Police target drivers who ignore no entry signs on Silverknowes Avenue
Two motorists have been charged with failing to adhere to the no entry / one way system on Silverknowes Avenue.
Officers conducted pro-active patrols in the area over the...
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