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Rapist 20 to “face the consequences of his deplorable actions”
A 20-year-old man has been jailed for seven years in connection with a series of serious sexual offences in Edinburgh.
Sam Brown was sentenced at...
Man 34 jailed for more than nine years for violent and sexual offences against...
A man has been jailed for more than nine years for violent and sexual offences against women in the Edinburgh and Midlothian areas.
Jamie Wilson,...
Police concerned for welfare of missing woman last seen in Balcarres Street
Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace 66-year-old Karen Ross, who has been reported missing from Edinburgh.
Karen was last seen around...
Teenager arrested in connection with robbery on Robert Burns Drive
Police investigating a robbery in Robert Burns Drive have arrested a 19-year-old male.
The incident took place around 10pm on Tuesday 27 August.
Following the incident,...
Police apprehend two teenagers making off from stolen Vespa scooter
Police apprehended two teenagers who were subsequently charged with the theft of a Vespa scooter following an incident in the west of Edinburgh last...
Two elderly women left distressed after being robbed of car by masked gang
Detectives are appealing for information following a robbery which occurred in Edinburgh on the evening of Tuesday, 27 August, 2024.
Around 10pm an 88-year-old woman...
Man 26 described by police as ‘a danger to women’ jailed for eight years
A man has been jailed for eight years for serious sexual offences in Edinburgh.
Connor Hagley, 26, pleaded guilty to the abuse, including rape, of...
Police concerned for welfare of missing 77-year-old man
UPDATE from Police Scotland "Stuart Blaikie, who was reported missing from Penicuik, has been traced.
"Thank you to everyone who shared our earlier appeal."
Police are...
Detectives hunt two people who made off from scene of housebreakings
Detectives are appealing for information following two reports of housebreaking at a premises on Links Road in Longniddry
The first incident happened around 2am on...
Capital has highest hate crime rate in the country
Edinburgh now has "the highest rate of hate crimes in Scotland" with 22.1 offences per 10,000 people in a year, according to Police Scotland...
UPDATE: Princes Street now open following earlier closure
UPDATE FROM POLICE SCOTLAND:
Princes Street is now open, between the junction on South Charlotte Street and Frederick Street, following earlier concerns with flagpoles on...
Teenager charged with attempted murder following alleged stabbing near High School
Police have charged an 18-year-old youth with attempted murder after a 20-year-old man was allegedly stabbed near Boroughmuir High School.
Emergency services received a report...
Man and woman convicted of human trafficking offences in Edinburgh
A woman and man have been convicted of human trafficking offences in Edinburgh, Dundee, Aberdeen and Inverness.
Mananchaya Wanitthanawet, 40 and Cameron Wilson, 30, were...
Police growing concerned for welfare of missing 63-year-old woman
Police have issued a renewed appeal for help from the public to trace a 63-year-old woman.
Janette Johnston was reported missing on Saturday, 17 August,...
Police charge 15-year-old boy in connection with serious assault on Craigentinny Road
A 15-year-old male has been arrested and charged in connection with a serious assault which took place on Craigentinny Road, near to Christiemillar Avenue,...
Chief Constable praises “good sense of our communities” during periods of violence and disorder
Scotland's Chief Constable Jo Farrell praised the good sense of our communities during periods of violence and disorder in other parts of the United...
Missing 15-year-old boy from Bellshill believed to have travelled to Edinburgh
Police are continuing with their efforts to trace Daniel Carroll 15 who has been reported missing from the Bellshill area.
Daniel was last seen leaving...
Concerns grow for welfare of missing 27-year-old man
Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace Darren Blair, 27, who has been reported missing from Edinburgh.
Darren was last spoken to around...
Missing schoolgirl spotted on bus in Aberdeen and may be in Stonehaven
Police are continuing to appeal for help to trace Eva Brown, 14, who is missing from West Lothian.
Following extensive enquiries, it has been established...
Police issue fresh appeal for help to trace missing woman
Police in East Lothian have issued a fresh appeal for assistance to trace Janette Johnston, who is missing from the Macmerry area.
Janette is...
Police hunt creator of home-made ‘stinger’ which injured a cyclist
Police in Linlithgow have launched a fresh appeal to trace the creator of a home-made ‘stinger’ which injured a cyclist.
Officers are still investigating the anti-tyre...
Plans approved to dispose of Portobello police station
Plans to dispose of Portobello police station following public consultation has been approved and the building will now be marketed for sale.
Police Scotland announced...
Drug deaths in Edinburgh remain high as annual figures published
The rate of drug-related deaths remains high in Edinburgh, tragic new statistics have revealed.
There were 111 in 2023, compared to 113 last year and...
Police appeal for anyone affected by anti-social incident in Musselburgh to get in touch
Police in East Lothian are appealing for anyone affected by an incident of anti-social behaviour in Musselburgh to get in touch.
The incident took place...
Man 64 jailed for series of sexual offences across Edinburgh, Forth Valley and Glasgow
A 64-year-old man has been given an Order for Lifelong Restriction along with five years imprisonment at Glasgow High Court on Monday, 19 August,...
Police seek help to trace missing woman
Police in East Lothian are appealing for assistance to trace Janette Johnston, who is missing from the Macmerry area.
Janette is described as 5ft 2in,...
Police to host road safety event aimed at young drivers to encourage safe driving...
Officers from Police Scotland’s Road Policing Unit along with colleagues from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service will be hosting a road safety event...
Woman 44 taken to hospital following serious assault in West Lothian
Police in West Lothian are appealing for information following a serious assault in Livingston.
The incident happened around 1.30am on Sunday, 18 August, 2024 in...
Police issue fresh appeal for help to trace missing 14-year-old girl
One week on from when she was last seen, we are continuing to appeal for any information to trace 14-year-old Eva Brown, who is...
Motorcyclist taken to hospital following crash in Musselburgh
Police appealing for information following a crash on Newhailes Road in Musselburgh.
The crash happened around 7.15pm on Saturday, 10 August, 2024 and involved a...
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