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Witnesses sought after altercation involving motorcyclist and the driver of a van
Police are appealing for information following an altercation involving two men on the A8.
Around 5.15pm on Monday, 12 January, 2026, officers received a report...
Extensive enquiries ongoing after man attacked at bus stop on Nicholson Street
Detectives are appealing for information following a serious assault in Edinburgh.
Around 4.35pm on Friday, 16 January, 2026, officers received a report of the serious...
Police Scotland accused of soft touch approach to justice
Police handed out more than 15,000 "slap on the wrist" warnings to offenders in just six months, recent figures reveal.
These numbers are in addition...
Two teenagers arrested following reports of people with bladed weapons in city centre
Two males, aged 17 and 15, have been arrested and charged after a report of people with bladed weapons seen in Edinburgh city centre.
Officers,...
White Audi A4 seen in vicinty of West Lothian break-ins
Detectives are appealing for information following a number of housebreakings and an attempted break-in in West Lothian.
The incidents happened between 6.45pm and 7.30pm on...
A1 southbound closed following crash – drivers urged to avoid area
The A1 southbound between Meadowmill and the A199 junction has been closed after a collision that took place shortly before noon today Friday 16...
Police Scotland welcome 161 new recruits bringing establishment to 16,555
Police Scotland welcomed 161 recruits at a series of ceremonies across the country yesterday, Thursday, 15 January, 2026.
The 161 probationers received their warrant cards...
Man 45 jailed for life with minimum term of 18-years following Edinburgh murder
A 45-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment following the death of a man in Edinburgh.
Paul Menzies was found guilty of the murder...
Two men arrested after ATMs targeted throughout Scotland
Police have arrested and charged two men aged 23 and 27 in connection with break-ins and thefts, after a series of ATMs were targeted...
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...
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