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Two men jailed for assaults and a robbery in capital
Two men have been handed custodial sentences after pleading guilty to two assaults and a robbery in Edinburgh earlier this year.
James Smith, (pictured) 23, and...
Two charged after drugs seizure in Dalkeith
Two men have been charged with drugs offences following a proactive police operation in Midlothian.
During the early hours of Wednesday, officers travelling in an...
Three convicted of drugs and firearms offences
Two men and a woman have been convicted of various offences including drugs supply and possession of a sawn-off shotgun in the Edinburgh area.
Darren...
Renewed appeal to trace missing Antoine Maury
Police are again appealing for information in order to trace 21-year-old student Antoine Maury, who has been missing since Monday, October 24.
Antoine, a French...
Seven years in prison for man who operated Ponzi-scheme
A man responsible for a large-scale fraud has been jailed.
At the High Court in Edinburgh, Stephen Farley was sentenced to seven years in prison...
Bogus police officer steals from tourists outside Parliament
Police are appealing for information following a theft in the Holyrood area which took place around 1.30pm on Saturday November 19th outside the Scottish Parliament.
Two...
Flood warning in Haddington area
Police Scotland, along with East Lothian Council and the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA), are advising the public to be aware of a risk...
Witness appeal after man attacked near railway bridge in Linlithgow
Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in Linlithgow which took place sometime between 11 p.m. and midnight on Thursday 17th November in the...
Police investigate spate of break-ins over weekend in Midlothian
Police are appealing for witnesses following a spate of thefts and housebreakings in Midlothian over the weekend.
A number of high value items totalling tens of...
Witness appeal following bogus caller incident in Musselburgh
Police are appealing for witnesses after bogus workmen targeted an 85-year-old man in Musselburgh.
On Monday, November 14th, a male suspect made an unsolicited call...
CCTV images released following racial abuse in Musselburgh shop
Police Scotland have released an image of a man they wish to speak to regarding an incident which occurred in Lidl on Newhailes Road, Musselburgh at...
Man charged with trying to introduce drugs and phones into prison
A 47-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the sale and supply of drugs in the Edinburgh area including an attempt...
Police set up grotto to ensure that people enjoy a safe holiday season
Police in Edinburgh have set up their own ‘grotto’ in the heart of the city centre to ensure that people enjoy a safe holiday...
Three injured in collision near Prestonpans
A police investigation is underway after three people were left with potentially life-changing injuries following a collision between a bus and BMW at Bankton...
Increased concern for missing woman Elizabeth Clarke
Police are appealing for information after a woman was reported missing from Stenhouse Drive on Thursday.
Elizabeth Clarke (63) has not been seen since 1pm...
Two arrested following heroin seizure in Haddington
Community Action Team officers in East Lothian have arrested and charged a 35-year-old woman and a 37-year-old man with offences under the Misuse of...
Witness appeal after three car collision at Newbridge leaves driver in serious condition
An investigation is underway after a three-car collision on Cliftonhall Road Newbridge, which took place just before 7am this morning.
Two of the drivers were taken...
Witness appeal following handbag snatches in capital
Detectives are appealing for witnesses following a robbery and attempted robbery in Edinburgh.
At around 1pm on Thursday, November 17th, a 29-year-old woman was assaulted...
Two teenagers charged following anti-social behaviour on bonfire night
An 18-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a series of anti-social behaviour incidents, which occurred on Bonfire Night.
The 18-year-old has also...
Renewed police appeal following spate of vandalism in north Edinburgh
Police are again appealing for information following a series of car vandalism in the North Edinburgh area.
The incidents occurred overnight between Sunday, November 13...
Man arrested following series of break-ins to business premises
A 25-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a series of break-ins to business premises across the Edinburgh area.
The incidents have happened...
Teenagers hunted after canal towpath robbery
Police are appealing for witnesses after man was robbed of his wallet in the west of the city around 6.50pm last night.
The man in...
Cyclist in hospital after being struck by car in Chambers Street
A police enquiry is underway after a female cyclist was struck by a car on Chambers Street at 8.05am this morning.
The woman was conveyed to Edinburgh Royal...
Two men arrested after 800 cannabis plants seized in West Lothian
Two men have been arrested and charged with drugs offences following a large-scale operation to target serious and organised crime in West Lothian.
During joint...
Martin and Willie raise over £3,000 for Erskine by cycling from Rome to home
A Police Scotland support staff member has raised over £3,000 for a military charity following a gruelling cycle challenge across Europe.
Martin Burnett, who works...
Witness appeal following fatal collision in Livingston
A police investigation is underway following the death of a 60-year-old lorry driver whose lorry careered off the road and struck a bollard on the A71 near Wilderness roundabout,...
Police staff sign up for Child Rescue Alert mobile text notifications
Police Scotland officers and staff are signing up for Child Rescue Alert mobile text notifications to boost the scheme’s aim to have one million...
Investigation underway following series of break-ins in Dalkeith area
Police are investigating following a series of break-ins in the Dalkeith area which happened overnight between Saturday and Sunday.
Six addresses were targeted by five male...
Two men arrested following bogus workman activity in Mid Calder
Two men, both aged 24, have been arrested and charged in connection with bogus workman activity which happened on Monday in Ochiltree Crescent, Mid Calder.
The men...
Witness appeal after Lochend park stabbing leaves victim in serious condition
A 33-year-old man is in a serious condition at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary after being stabbed in an Edinburgh park.
The attack happened at about 8.20pm...
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