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Police ask communities to remain vigilant following events in Belgium today
In response to the events in Belgium today, Assistant Chief Constable Ruaraidh Nicolson has asked communities to remain vigilant and has provided reassurance about...
Witness appeal following collision in Leith
Police have appealed for witnesses after a Suzuki motorbike and Renault Clio collided on Salamander Street in Leith shortly after 4.30pm yesterday which resulted in a...
Police and fire chiefs thank Musselburgh public
Police and fire chiefs have thanked the Musselburgh public for their assistance during the recent investigation into a spate of fires. A man has now been...
Over 2000 motorists reported during dedicated speeding campaign
A week-long dedicated speeding campaign resulted in 2,100 people being reported for motoring offences and another 1,046 given face-to-face warnings to improve their driving.
Among...
Witness appeal following Musselburgh break-in
Police are appealing for witnesses following a housebreaking in Musselburgh which took place sometime between 5.15 p.m. on Thursday 17th and 8 a.m. on Friday 18th...
Police deliver significant blow to organised crime in Scottish Borders
Police have delivered a significant blow to organised crime in the Scottish Borders following an operation to tackle the sale and supply of illegal...
Police statement in response to Scottish Government stop and search consultations
Police Scotland's Assistant Chief Constable Mark Williams has given a supporting statement in response to the Scottish Government stop and search consultations.
The consultations are...
28-year-old man arrested in connection with Musselburgh fires
Police in East Lothian have now arrested a 28-year-old man in connection with a series of wilful fire-raising incidents in the Musselburgh area which...
Police searching for missing Herpreet Bilkhu find body
Police in Stirlingshire with the assistance of Killin Mountain Rescue Team traced and recovered the body of a man from Ben More near Crianlarich,...
Increased concern for welfare of missing Herpreet Bilkhu
Police are appealing for information to help trace a 43-year-old man reported missing in the Leith area.
Herpreet Bilkhu was last seen at a property...
Woman assaulted and robbed in Murrayburn Park
Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault and robbery in Murrayburn Park which took place at around 11.15am on Wednesday.
A 36-year-old woman was...
Police appeal to trace suspect and victim following theft in Royal Mile
Police are appealing for information following a theft in the Royal Mile which took place around 12.45pm on Thursday when a woman had her purse...
Over 15,000 seek information on child sexual exploitation during awareness campaign
Minister for Children and Young People Aileen Campbell has announced that more than 15,000 people have sought information on child sexual exploitation (CSE) in...
Witness appeal following ‘crime spree’ in Peebles
Police are appealing for witnesses following a number of incidents in Peebles.
Sometime between 9 p.m. on Wednesday and 11.40 a.m. yesterday an office within the Glentress...
Teenager charged with threatening behaviour within the grounds of Bathgate Academy
Police in West Lothian have charged a 14-year-old boy following threatening behaviour within the grounds of Bathgate Academy
The incident took place on the afternoon of...
White BMW 320d M Sport stolen after Dalkeith break in
Police are appealing for information following a housebreaking and theft which took place between 11pm on Tuesday and 10.30am on Wednesday morning at a...
Police and Fire Service appeal to prevent fires and anti-social behaviour
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) and Police Scotland are appealing to the public to do what they can to prevent fire and...
Six years for man who raped a woman in Dalry flat
Richard Smith (27) was sentenced to six years in prison at the High Court in Edinburgh today, after being convicted of raping a 28-year-old woman...
Police appeal following spate of vandalism within Dalkeith and Mayfield.
Police are appealing for witnesses following a spate of vandalism within Dalkeith and Mayfield.
Between Saturday 5th and Thursday 10th March officers have received numerous...
Deputy Chief Constable Neil Richardson to step down when contract expires
Deputy Chief Constable Neil Richardson is to step down from his role with Police Scotland when his contract expires later this year.
Chief Constable, Philip...
Schoolboy charged with taking BB gun to school
A 14-year-old male pupil has been charged after bringing a BB gun onto the grounds of Drummond Community High on Thursday March 3.
The incident was discovered following a...
Craig McGlynn convicted of five sexual offences committed between 1997 and 2008
A 46-year-old man has today been convicted for a number of sexual crimes committed in east Edinburgh.
Craig McGlynn was found guilty of five sexual offences,...
Witness appeal after attempted robbery in Piershill
Police are appealing for witnesses following a suspected attempted robbery which took place around 01.00 on Monday morning in the Piershill area of the city.
A 47-year-old man left...
Police respond to Scottish Government Crime and Justice Survey 2014/2015
Police Scotland have responded to the Scottish Government Crime and Justice Survey 2014/2015
Deputy Chief Constable Rose Fitzpatrick said: “Local policing in communities across Scotland is...
Police investigate fires in Musselburgh on Sunday night
A police investigation is underway after a flat and boat were set on fire in the Fisherrow area of Musselburgh in East Lothian on...
Witness appeal after man assaulted in Bathgate
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted in the centre of Bathgate around 9pm on Saturday night.
The man, who is in...
Three men arrested for hare coursing
Police have arrested and charged three men for hare coursing crimes which took place in the North Berwick, Pathhead and East Fortune area of...
Police investigate historic sexual abuse allegations at Fettes College
Police are investigating historic sexual abuse claims regarding former teaching staff at Fettes College.
The incidents are alleged to have been carried out in the 1980a.
Fettes...
Police train officers to help prevent hate crime
Police Scotland is training more than 60 officers to work with the country’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex (LGBTI) community to help prevent...
Travel arrangements for Scottish League Cup final
With over 29,000 Hibernian fans descending on Hampden Park on Sunday, the following travel arrangements are suggested for supporters going to the game.
Public Transport
Police...
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