Tag: Police Scotland
Corstorphine Hill Murder – Police trying to trace Renault Scenic
Detectives investigating the murder of a woman in Edinburgh are appealing for information in relation to the sighting of a vehicle near Corstorphine Hill, where she was discovered two weeks ago today.
Speaking on the...
Corstorphine Hill Murder – Crimewatch Appeal
The murder of a woman whose remains were discovered on Corstorphine Hill in Edinburgh a fortnight ago will be featured on the BBC's Crimewatch Roadshow programme tomorrow 20 June 2013.
Detective Chief Inspector Keith Hardie,...
Corstorphine Hill murder – Police release images of victim’s rings
Police Scotland detectives investigating the discovery of a woman's remains on Corstorphine Hill in Edinburgh today released images of four rings, two of which are particularly distinctive, belonging to the victim.
Detective Chief Inspector Keith...
Police appeal for help in tracing missing student
Police Scotland is appealing for information in tracing a Russian student who has been missing from her address in the capital for a week.
Twenty - two year old Yulia Solodyankina, who has been studying...
Corstorphine Hill murder – police update
Detectives investigating the murder of a middle-aged woman whose remains were found in an Edinburgh nature reserve are still looking for help to identify her.
Detective Chief Inspector Keith Hardie, who is leading the enquiry,...
Police Appeal for witnesses after Taxi Driver Injured
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses after a black cab taxi window was smashed as it was driven along Henderson Street on Thursday night.
The driver was injured when a stone was thrown at...
Police Investigate Bogus Caller in Belgrave Gardens
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for information following a bogus caller incident that happened in the Belgrave area of the city on Monday 10 June 2013.
A man called at an address in Belgrave Gardens...
Police happy with response from public
Detectives trying to identify the remains of a woman which were found on an Edinburgh nature reserve have thanked the public for their response to an appeal for information.
Part of the dismembered body of...
Police Appeal for Witnesses following Collision in Redford Road
Police have appealed for witnesses to a collision between two vehicles on Redford Road earlier today (Wednesday, June 12).
The incident occurred around 8.30am and involved a minibus colliding with an unoccupied stationary van. ...
Police Confirm Corstorphine Hill Victim was Murdered
Police Scotland detectives investigating the discovery of human remains on Corstorphine Hill in Edinburgh are appealing for help from the public in identifying the female victim.
A member of the public reported finding part of...
Edinburgh couple convicted of running brothel
A man and woman have been found guilty of brothel keeping following a trial at the High Court in Edinburgh.
Sixty year old Margaret Paterson and 61-year old Robert Munro were convicted of brothel keeping,...
Human remains found on Corstorphine Hill
Police Scotland is investigating after human remains were discovered in Edinburgh.
Officers were called to woodland in Corstorphine Hill at around 5.30pm on Thursday evening after a member of the public had discovered the remains...
Community Clean Up – Leith Walk
Children, community groups and the elderly will be coming together next week for a major clean-up of Leith Walk, as part of Police Scotland’s commitment to community engagement.
Ship Shape Leith Walk will take place...
Man arrested for attempted murder in Canongate
A 35-year-old male has been arrested and charged with the alleged attempted murder of a man in a flat in the Canongate on Friday 31 May 2013.
The male, who has not been named, has been remanded...
Shooting Investigation – Fresh Appeal for Help
Police Scotland has extended their appeal for information into the murder of an Edinburgh man following the recovery of a vehicle believed to be of interest in their investigation.
Mohamed Abdi died as a result...
Hit and Run at South Queensferry
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses after a hit and run collision. The incident happened around 5.40am on Saturday 1st June at Newhalls Road in South Queensferry during the Rat Race triathlon.
It was reported...
Police investigate Friday’s car fire in Guthrie Street
You may recall reports of a car going on fire in Guthrie Street on Friday morning. Some of the remarks on Twitter at the time were fairly unsavoury to say the least, but it...
Police praise Edinburgh public for support
Police Scotland has praised the overwhelming support from the public, a week on from a murder in Edinburgh.
Mohamed Abdi, 25, died as a result of injuries he sustained after being shot in Abercorn Avenue...
Man Convicted for Licensing Offence
A nightclub licensee who allowed customers to continue drinking on his premises, despite being too drunk, has been convicted.
John Allison was found guilty of the licence offence at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday 27th...
Four arrests after waterfront drugs search
Four men have been arrested and charged under the Misuse of Drugs Act after Police Scotland recovered Class A drugs in Edinburgh.
Officers carried out a search of a property in the Waterfront area of...
Man stabbed at flat in Canongate
A section of the Canongate was closed off as a crime scene this morning following an incident in a flat there resulting in a 53 year-old man being stabbed.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said:- "Police in...
Police make fresh appeal in Willowbrae murder hunt
Detectives investigating the murder of 25 year-old Mohamed Abdi are seeking information from the public about sightings of vehicles in the Restalrig area of Edinburgh.
In particular they are keen to hear from anyone who...
Police vehicle involved in Granton Road crash
A police vehicle was involved in a collision with a wall on Granton Road earlier today. The vehicle crashed through a wall and into a garden at around 17.45 tonight.
A police spokesperson said:- "One...
Willowbrae murder victim named
Police in Edinburgh have now identified the murder victim who died in an incident that happened in the Willowbrae area at the weekend.He is 25-year-old Mohammed Omar Abdi from the Leith area of the...
Police identify man rescued from the Forth
Man identified following Firth of Forth incident
Police Scotland Edinburgh Division have today named the man who died following a rescue by members of Queensferry RNLI from a capsized dinghy in the Firth of Forth...
Renewed Appeal to trace South Queensferry Man
Police Scotland Edinburgh Division are renewing their appeal for help in tracing a man who has gone missing from his home in South Queensferry.
Andrew Hardie (29) was last seen leaving his home address in...
Police Appeal for Help to trace Missing South Queensferry Man
Police are appealing for help in tracing a man who has gone missing from his home in South Queensferry.
Andrew Hardie (29) was last seen leaving his home address in Lawson Crescent around 10.15pm last...
Two Men Plead Guilty to George Street Jewellery Store Robbery
Two men have admitted responsibility for an armed robbery at a George Street jewellery store earlier this year.
At the High Court in Glasgow, 25-year-old Elliot Jorgensen and 26-year-old Anthony Boyd pled guilty to...
Police Warn Public After Card Skimming Devices Recovered
Police in Edinburgh are urging the public to remain vigilant after several card skimming devices were recovered from cash machines in the South of the city.
Between 2nd April and 19th May, officers received numerous...
Missing Edinburgh Man Traced
Police Scotland have confirmed that a missing Edinburgh man has been found safe and well.
Kristian Wilson was last seen in the Hutchison area on 23 April 2013, but had failed to make contact with...
