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Police appeal following armed robbery in Currie
Police Scotland is appealing for witnesses following an armed robbery which took place around 9.30pm yesterday (Wednesday) at the Scotmid shop in Corslet Place, Currie.
Two men aged 43 and 18 were working inside when...
Witness appeal – road traffic collision, Winchburgh
Police Scotland is appealing for witnesses following a road collision in West Lothian.
The incident happened around 10.40am today on the B9080 Linlithgow to Kirkliston Road, near Winchburgh Bing. A 79-year-old male cyclist was travelling...
Men Jailed Following Drugs Operation, West Lothian
A man who attempted to transport large quantities of drugs into West Lothian and another male who stored drugs in his home in Bathgate have both been jailed.
Colin Flannigan and Graeme Stear (Pictured above) have...
Police confirm identity of alleged murder victim
Police Scotland have confirmed the identity of an alleged murder victim who was discovered within a flat in Edinburgh over the weekend as 40-year-old Craig MacKenzie from Milton Street.
Detectives launched a major investigation into the circumstances...
Police and Partner Agencies Tackle Community Issues, Leith
Police Scotland and their partners have launched a multi-agency operation to tackle crime and improve the quality of life for local residents in Leith.
Officers in Edinburgh are working closely with colleagues from the City...
14 year old charged with setting fire to police cars
A 14-year-old male has been charged with alleged wilful fire-raising after two police cars were set alight in Edinburgh. Both vehicles were completely destroyed as a result of the fires, which happened in Niddrie...
Police Scotland prepared for 2013 Open Championship
Police Scotland is prepared to play its part in the 2013 Open Championship when the event arrives in East Lothian this weekend.
Following months of extensive planning and preparation, the policing operation will begin in...
Corstorphine Hill Murder – Victim named and man arrested
Police Scotland has confirmed that a 39 year old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the murder of a woman whose body was found on Corstorphine Hill on June 6, 2013.
The...
Hawkhill Close murder – 28 year old man convicted
A 28-year-old man has been convicted of murder following a trial at the High Court in Edinburgh.
Kevin Addison was found guilty of the murder of Dodou Leigh, (30) who was shot dead within a...
Man arrested following report of sexual assault in taxi
A man has been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged serious sexual assault that happened during a taxi journey from Edinburgh to East Lothian in the early hours of Saturday 1st June.
The...
Man charged will appear in court today
A man has been arrested and charged with the alleged murder of a 40-year-old male in Edinburgh.
The victim was found dead within a property in Milton Street yesterday evening, 6 July and a major...
Police seeking witnesses following suspicious incident in Telford Drive
Police Scotland is appealing for witnesses following a suspicious incident in Edinburgh.
Two 16-year-old girls were walking north along Telford Drive towards Granton at around 7.20pm on Friday (5th July) when a male approached them...
MIssing man found safe and well
Police Scotland has confirmed that a man who was reported missing in Edinburgh yesterday morning has been traced safe and well.
Stuart Ferguson was found around one mile from the Western General Hospital this evening.
The...
Corstorphine Hill Murder victim identified but not yet named
Police Scotland have confirmed that they now know the identity of the woman whose body was discovered on Corstorphine Hill, Edinburgh last month, but they have said that they will not be in a position...
Police concern for missing man
Police Scotland is appealing for information to help trace a man who has gone missing in Edinburgh. Stuart Ferguson was last seen at around 8.55am today as he left the Western General Hospital via...
Police appeal for witnesses following armed robbery in Chrichton Place
Police Scotland is appealing for witnesses following an armed robbery at an Edinburgh bookmaker. The incident happened around 6.35pm yesterday at the Ladbrokes store on Crichton Place.
A 23-year-old man was working in the property...
Fourth man in court in connection with Willowbrae murder
Police Scotland have confirmed that a 25-year-old man will appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today in connection with the murder of Mohammed Abdi who was found seriously injured in the Willowbrae area of the...
Police Launch Vulnerable Road User Initiative
A week long initiative aimed at improving safety and awareness for vulnerable road users started at 7am today and runs until 7am on Friday 12 July. The initiative is part of Police Scotland's commitment to making Scotland’s roads...
Man charged after fatal crash at Western General
Police have arrested and charged a man in connection with a fatal road collision that happened at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh last year.
Mary Dawson (81) died as a result of injuries she...
Missing person Yulia Solodyankina – appeal update
Police investigating the disappearance of the missing Russian student Yulia Solodyankina believe she may have travelled to the north or far west of Scotland following her last confirmed sighting.
The 22-year-old was last seen on...
Police keen to trace taxi driver following report of sexual assault
Police Scotland is appealing for assistance from a taxi driver, who may be able to assist with an on-going serious sexual assault investigation.
The incident was reported to detectives on Thursday 6th June, having occurred...
Man charged with assault to appear in court today
A 27 year old man has been charged in connection with an attack on a young woman which took place around 6.30am on Tuesday 25 June 2013 in the Canongate.
The victim was allegedly dragged...
Fresh appeal for witnesses following city centre attack
Police investigating a serious assault in Edinburgh last week have issued a further appeal for information.
A 32-year-old man suffered serious injuries following the incident, which happened on Frederick Street at around 11.45pm on Friday...
Police appeal for witnesses after assault and robbery in Lochend
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses after an elderly man was assaulted and robbed in his home.
The 96-year-old was within his property in Lochend Avenue at around 5.30pm yesterday (Monday) when he received...
Corstorphine Hill Murder – Police release visual reconstruction of victim’s face
Police Scotland detectives investigating the discovery of the dismembered body of a woman found in a shallow grave in Edinburgh have released a visual reconstruction of the woman's face.
A member of the public came...
Police Appeal for Witnesses following Serious Assault in Broughton Road
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault that took place around 1.30am on Sunday 30th June on Broughton Road.
A 31-year-old woman left the Taxi Club on Beaverhall Road and walked...
Police appeal for witnesses after man disturbed in Gilmerton Road house
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses following a theft from a property in the south of the city. The incident happened around 5.15pm on Wednesday 26th June at an address in Gilmerton Road.
A...
Missing Woman Yulia Solodyankina – Family Appeal
The family of missing woman Yulia Solodyankina have appealed for her to make contact, as officers continue with their enquiries to trace her.
Yulia was last seen at Buchanan Street Bus Station in Glasgow around...
Corstorphine Hill murder, Edinburgh – Appeal to Dentists
Police investigating the discovery of the dismembered body of a woman found in a shallow grave in Edinburgh are working with Scotland's dentists to assist with their enquiry.
A member of the public came across...
Missing person Yulia Solodyankina – latest CCTV sighting
Police have released CCTV footage that shows the missing Russian student Yulia Solodyankina at Buchanan Street bus station in Glasgow on Friday, June 7.
This is the last confirmed sighting of the 22-year-old, who is...
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