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Specially trained officers patrolling Edinburgh today
Police Scotland’s specially trained #ProjectServator officers are patrolling in Edinburgh today to ensure public safety and disrupt criminality.
Project Servator is a policing tactic that aims to disrupt a...
Police Scotland issue statement following terrorist incident in Australia
A senior police officer has made a statement on behalf of Police Scotland in the aftermath of the terrorist incident in Australia.
Latest reports suggest...
Investigation underway after paint thrown over city centre bank
An investigation is underway after the HSBC branch on Hanover Street was vandalised with paint thrown over the windows and brickwork.
Police were alerted to...
Yellow weather warning for rain in place for Lothian and Borders
A yellow warnings for rain is in place for the Lothian and Borders between 12noon today and midnight on Sunday, 14 December, 2025.
This warning will remain in place until...
Partnership event held to raise awareness of Missing Person Framework
A collaborative approach between Police Scotland and key partners, which places missing people and their loved ones at the centre, has contributed to a significant reduction in the...
Police hunt two masked men who broke into house in West Lothian
Detectives in West Lothian are appealing for information following a break-in at a property in Winchburgh.
The incident happened around 2.10pm on Thursday, 11 December,...
Police in Midlothian say law over e-bikes and off-road vehicles ‘insufficient’
New laws to help police deal with off-road and electric bike crime are needed with current legislation described as ‘insufficient’ by one officer.
Inspector David...
Call for more ‘robust’ action for antisocial tenants in Midlothian
A crackdown on antisocial council tenants has been called for after police had to deal with nearly 30 incidents-a-day in Midlothian.
A Police Scotland report...
Man 39 pleads guilty to possessing and discharging a firearm in Niddrie
A 39-year-old man has been convicted of possessing and discharging a firearm in Edinburgh.
Nicky Robertson pleaded guilty at the High Court in Edinburgh today,...
Grassmarket now open after fire on Heriot Bridge
Grassmarket has reopened following a report of a fire at a property on Heriot Bridge this morning Thursday 11 December 2025.
The incident was reported...
Edinburgh partygoers urged to leave the car at home
A new campaign from the Scottish Government, Road Safety Scotland and Police Scotland is warning drivers to plan a safe journey home in advance...
Concern for welfare of missing 15-year-old boy who may have travelled to Edinburgh
Police are appealing for the help of the public to trace Umer Yasin, 15, who has been reported missing from Dundee.
The teenager was last...
Police Scotland’s advice on how to keep safe over the Christmas period.
Deputy Chief Constable Alan Speirs has reminded members of the public to follow Police Scotland’s advice and to keep safe over the Christmas period.
The...
Police hunt man seen acting in an indecent manner at Edinburgh bar window
Police are appealing for information after a man was reported as acting in an indecent manner while standing at a bar window in Edinburgh.
The...
Man jailed for firearms offence
A man was sentenced to eight years and four months in prison on Tuesday at the High Court in Edinburgh.
He was charged following...
Community Safety Stall provides valuable advice to public
Police Scotland joined British Transport Police, CEC Trading Standards, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, and Neighbourhood Watch Scotland at Waverley Railway Station yesterday for...
Woman killed and three people in hospital with serious injuries following crash near Linlithgow
Police are appealing for information after a fatal crash near Linlithgow that took place around 6.55pm on Friday, 5 December, 2025.
The crash involved a...
Police Scotland prepare to deploy 131 new officers following probationer training
Police Scotland is preparing to deploy 131 officers to communities across the country following successful conclusion of their first stage of probationer training.
The officers...
Unusual for teenage girl to be out of contact with family
Police are appealing for help from the public to trace 13-year-old Aleighsha Brechin, who has been reported missing from Prestonpans.
Aleighsha was last seen 08:30am...
Three people taken to hospital after City Bypass crash – Road now reopened
Three people have been taken to hospital after a crash on the Edinburgh City Bypass.
The A720 was closed eastbound between Sheriffhall and Old Craighall...
Man 20 convicted of ‘particularly harrowing attack’ in city centre
A 20-year-old man has been convicted of the rape of a teenage girl in Edinburgh city centre on Sunday, 25 May, 2025.
Aaron Strachan pled...
Emergency services at scene of crash on City Bypass
Emergency services are at the scene of a crash on the Edinburgh City Bypass.
The road is currently blocked eastbound between Sheriffhall and Old Craighall.
The...
And the boys of the Edinburgh Police Choir were singing Galway Bay
Edinburgh Police Choir would like to invite everyone to celebrate Christmas together during the following two events.
Join the choir on Wednesday 10 December 2025...
Investigation underway after historic drawings valued at £500,000 destroyed
Police in West Lothian are appealing for information after historical drawings worth around £500,000 were destroyed.
Around 11.30pm on Wednesday, 19 November, 2025, a silver...
Emergency services at scene of crash on busy Edinburgh road
Emergency services are at the scene of a crash in Maybury Road.
Officers were alerted to the incident around 8.15am.
The road is closed in both...
Three women convicted of child cruelty at homes run by the Sisters of Nazareth
Three woman have been convicted in connection with child cruelty and assaults in the 1970s and 1980s at two homes run by the Sisters...
Firearms officers called to Tranent street after reports of man with weapon
Firearms officers were called to a street in Tranent yesterday Sunday 30 November 2025 following reports of a man believed to be in possession...
Police following ‘positive line of enquiry’ after man injured near Fort Kinnaird
Police are following a positive line of enquiry after a 22-year-old man was taken to hospital following an alleged assault near Fort Kinnaird retail park yesterday...
Two teenagers arrested in connection with city centre disturbance
Two teenagers have been arrested and charged in connection with a disturbance in Edinburgh city centre.
The incident happened around 7.20pm on Monday, 13 October,...
Female pedestrian 40 taken to hospital following crash in Shandon
A 40-year-old female pedestrian has been taken to hospital by ambulance after a crash in the Shandon area this morning Friday 28 November 2025.
Emergency...
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