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Chief Constable focusing on prioritising frontline after budget announcement
Scotland's Chief Constable Jo Farrell has responded to the Scottish Government’s tax and spending plans for 2026 to 2027.
She said: "I recognise a £90m...
Edinburgh street cordoned off as 44-year-old man rushed to hospital
A 44-year-old man has been taken to hospital after police cordoned off a street in Edinburgh.
The man was found injured on Drum Brae Drive...
Attempted robberies in Oxgangs update – man and woman arrested
Police officers investigating two attempted robberies in the Oxgangs area this morning have arrested an 18-year-old woman and a 24-year-old man.
The incidents took place...
Cyclist taken to hospital following crash in New Town
A New Town street was closed earlier today following a crash.
Emergency services were called to Henderson Row shortly before noon following reports of a...
Police say ‘inaccurate information’ being shared after two attempted robberies in Oxgangs area
An investigation is underway following two attempted robberies in the Oxgangs area, and officers have highlighted that 'inaccurate information' is being shared regarding these...
Police hunt car driver after two children injured in hit and run crash
Police in Midlothian are appealing for information following a hit and run crash in Mayfield, Dalkeith.
Officers were made aware of the incident which involved...
Woman arrested following report of person with weapon at Corstorphine supermarket
A 20-year-old woman has been arrested and charged following an incident at a Tesco store in Corstorphine,
Emergency services were called to the store in...
Man convicted of sexual assault on a flight from Naples to Edinburgh
A 45-year-old man who sexually assaulted a woman on an Easyjet flight from Naples to Edinburgh has been convicted.
Nicola Cristiano was found guilty of...
Police issue safety advice for driving in icy conditions
Police in Edinburgh have issued safety advice for motorists driving during the current clod spell.
As winter weather sets in, roads can become icy, wet and unpredictable....
Detectives appeal for information after vehicle set alight in Livingston
Detectives are appealing for information following a wilful fire in Livingston.
Around 2.25am on Wednesday, 31 December, 2025, emergency services were called to a report...
Public invited to share views on Police Scotland’s draft Biometric Strategy
Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority Forensic Services (SPA FS) are inviting the public and stakeholders to share their views on the draft...
Two men arrested after cannabis cultivation discovered in Broxburn
Detectives in West Lothian have arrested and charged two men, both aged 33, after cannabis with an estimated street value of up to £780,000...
Death of 48-year-old man in city centre not believed to be suspicious
The death of a 48-year-old man in Edinburgh city centre is being treated as unexplained but not believed to be suspicious.
Emergency services responded to...
Witness appeal following attempted theft of ATM in Edinburgh
Detectives in Edinburgh are appealing for information following the attempted theft of an ATM.
The incident happened around 2.50am on Wednesday, 7 January, 2026 at...
Three flatbed Ford Transit vans stolen from compound at West Lothian Cemetery
Detectives are appealing for witnesses after three vans were stolen from a cemetery compound in West Lothian.
Three flatbed Ford Transit vans were taken from...
Witness appeal after 81-year-old man seriously injured in crash on Queensferry Road
Road Policing officers in Edinburgh are appealing for information following a serious crash that took place around 12.30am on Thursday, 1 January, 2026...
Delays expected on M8 following crash at Junction 3
Lane restrictions are in place on the M8 at junction 3 eastbound following a crash which was reported around 7.30am on Tuesday, 6 January,...
Extensive damage caused to Musselburgh business during break-in
Detectives are appealing for information after extensive damage was caused at a business premises in Musselburgh during a break-in.
The incident happened between 11.35pm on...
Emergency services respond to woman falling through ice on Threipmuir reservoir
Emergency services responded to reports of a woman in danger on the ice at Threipmuir reservoir near Pentland Hills around 2.50pm yesterday afternoon, Sunday...
What to Do If Someone Falls Through Ice
Police Scotland has issued the following advice to anyone who sees someone fall through ice.
Call 999 immediately – give accurate location details. Use your phone’s GPS or look...
Teenager arrested over hate crime and weapon offence during Hogmanay celebrations
A teenage boy was arrested over a hate crime and an offensive weapon offence during Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations.
The 17-year-old was allegedly found with the...
World Cup coaching for North American police
More than 60 police officers from North America have been coached by Police Scotland ahead of next summer’s World Cup.
It has emerged 64 officers...
Police Scotland officers travelled far and wide in overseas postings
Scores of world travelling police officers went to all five continents on secondments over the past year despite Police Scotland facing a frontline staffing...
Airspace restriction in place in Edinburgh for Hogmanay Festival
As part of the policing operation for Edinburgh Hogmanay Festival a temporary airspace restriction will be in place covering the city centre between 6pm...
Police Scotland officers seize drugs valued at almost £80m in 2025
Police seized almost £80million worth of drugs across the country in 2025 as officers continue to act to tackle organised crime.
A number of significant...
Man arrested for behaving in threatening and abusive manner ahead of Hibs v Aberdeen...
Police last night arrested a 26-year-old man for behaving in a threatening and abusive manner ahead of the Hibs game against Aberdeen at Easter...
Man jailed for serious sexual offences against children in Edinburgh
A 70-year-old man has been jailed for serious sexual offences against children that took place in Edinburgh.
Brian Stobie was sentenced to 12 years and...
Emergency services recognised in the New Year Honours
In the 2025 New Year Honours list the Chief Constable, Jo Farrell, is named as one of three recipients of the King's Police Medal....
Hibs support annual festive Drink & Drug-Driving campaign
Hibs are supporting a new Scottish Government, Road Safety Scotland and Police Scotland campaign, warning of the dangers of driving while under the influence...
Edinburgh based police constable awarded MBE for services to Young People and Missing Persons
Edinburgh based Police Constable Yocksan Bell has been awarded an MBE for services to Young People and Missing Persons.
He said: “This recognition by His...
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