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Police recover three stolen motor bikes used in anti-social behaviour in Wester Hailes
Police in Wester Hailes have recovered three stolen motor bikes over the last week.
The response officers have also charged two males in connection with...
Police checking CCTV in bid to trace missing 41-year-old man
Police are appealing for the public's assistance to help trace a 41-year-old man who has been reported missing from Edinburgh.
John Ritchie was last...
Four people taken to hospital following serious crash in West Lothian
Road Policing officers are appealing for information following a serious crash in West Lothian.
Around 2.35pm on Sunday, 7 July, 2024 officers were called to...
Police treating ‘violent attack’ in Livingston as attempted murder
Police in Livingston are appealing for witnesses after a man was seriously assaulted in Clement Rise, Livingston.
Around 6.20pm on Sunday, 7 July 2024, officers...
Investigation underway after firefighters extinguish blaze in Portobello High Street
Up to 20 firefighters tackled a blaze at 228 Portobello High Street next to the Sainsbury’s Local during the early hours of Sunday morning.
Emergency...
Man taken to hospital following crash on Old Dalkeith Road
A man was taken to the hospital following a two-vehicle crash on Old Dalkeith Road which took place around 10.15am yesterday morning Sunday 7th...
Detectives investigating Princes Street bus stop assault make arrest
Detectives investigation the report of a serious assault in Edinburgh city centre have made an arrest.
The incident took place shortly after midnight on Tuesday...
Police becoming increasingly concerned about welfare of missing 22-year-old man
UPDATE: Douglas Latona traced and he is safe and well say police
Police are appealing for help to trace Douglas Latona who has been reported...
Concerns grow for missing man after police find Vauxhall Vivaro van extensively damaged
UPDATE: 1pm Sunday 7 July. Jordan traced safe and well say police
Police Scotland are appealing for information after a van was found crashed on...
Edinburgh police to run FREE fitness circuits throughout the summer holidays for young people
Police in Edinburgh will be running FREE fitness circuits throughout the summer holidays for young people.
The sessions organised by officers from the North...
Police growing increasingly concerned for welfare of missing 34-year-old woman
UPDATE: Yvonne traced say police
Police are appealing for information to help trace 34-year-old Yvonne Thomson missing from Edinburgh.
Yvonne was last seen on Thursday, 4...
Investigation launched after 74-year-old man assaulted and robbed near Commonwealth Pool
Police are appealing for witnesses after an assault and robbery which took place in Edinburgh on Wednesday, 3 July, 2024.
Around 12.30pm a 74-year-old man...
Man 47 seriously assaulted after he tried to intervene in an argument at bus...
Police are appealing for information following a serious assault which took place around midnight on Tuesday, 2 July, 2024 at the number 30 bus...
Deputy Chief Constable Bex Smith appointed as Scottish Sentencing Council’s new constable member
Deputy Chief Constable Bex Smith has been appointed as the Scottish Sentencing Council’s new constable member.
DCC Smith brings a wealth of experience to the...
Man 30 arrested following fatal crash on the A71 in West Lothian
Police have arrested and charged a 30-year-old man in connection with road traffic offences following a fatal crash on the A71 in West Lothian...
Man 22 jailed for five years and ten months following attempted murder in Lochend...
A 22-year-old man has been jailed for five years and ten months following an attempted murder in Edinburgh.
Christopher Pearson was sentenced at the High...
Edinburgh street closed after discovery of a ‘potential item of ordnance’
An Edinburgh street has been closed after a ‘potential item of ordnance’ was discovered in a garden of a house under renovation.
Comely Bank Road...
Teenager arrested following disturbance in Livingston
Police Scotland say that there is no risk to the wider public following an incident last night in Livingston.
Officers were called to a property...
Police stop 10-vehicles during Operation Close Pass at South Queensferry
Police Scotland conducted an Operation Close Pass at B800 South Queensferry yesterday Monday 1st July 2024.
Operation Close Pass sees a police officer cycling with...
Reports of online child sexual abuse and exploitation in Scotland have increased by 21...
Reports of online child sexual abuse and exploitation in Scotland have increased by 21 per cent according to new data from Police Scotland.
Between 1...
Two teenage girls, aged 14 and 15, sexually assaulted on Cramond Beach
Police are appealing for information after two teenage girls, aged 14 and 15, were sexually assaulted in the Cramond Beach area of Edinburgh on...
Detectives hunt three men following attempted robbery at Almondell Country Park
Detectives are appealing for information following an attempted robbery in West Lothian.
Around 8.45pm on Friday, 28 June, 2024 a 59-year-old man was assaulted by...
Police Scotland launch “It’ll Cost You!” campaign
Buying alcohol for children could leave you facing a fine or jail time.
That’s the stark message of a campaign running across this summer in...
Witness appeal after 78-year-old man dies following fatal crash in East Lothian
Police are appealing for information following a fatal collision in East Lothian.
Around 3.50pm on Thursday, 27 June, 2024 officers were called to reports of...
Man arrested for allegedly riding electric motorbike in a dangerous manner in the Meadows
One adult male was arrested yesterday Thursday June 27 for allegedly riding an electric motorbike in a dangerous manner within the Meadows.
He has been...
Chief Constable pays tribute to ‘bravery, compassion and resilience’ of response officers
Chief Constable Jo Farrell paid tribute to response officers during a meeting of the Scottish Police Authority yesterday Thursday 27 June 2024.
Speaking during the...
Detectives hunt two men after break-in at Dobbies Garden Centre in Uphall
Detectives at Livingston are appealing for information after a break-in and theft from Dobbies Garden Centre in Uphall on Monday, 24 June, 2024.
Around 11.20pm,...
Concerns growing for welfare of missing teenager say police
Police are asking for help to trace an 18-year-old woman reported missing from the Linlithgow area.
Megan Docherty was last seen on the morning of...
Man 34 jailed for multiple violent offences against women and girls
A 34-year-old man has been jailed for multiple violent offences against women and girls.
John McKechnie was sentenced to a total of 8 years at...
Regular police patrols in Meadows following concerns about dirt e-bikes and anti-social behaviour
Police in Edinburgh are conducting regular patrols in the Meadows and surrounding areas following community concerns about dirt e-bikes, associated dangerous riding, anti-social behaviour...
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