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Police charge second man following Palestine Action protest
Police have charged a second man in connection with offences under the Terrorism Act, following a planned protest at Queen Elizabeth House in Edinburgh...
Man sentenced to five years for role in multiple large-scale cannabis cultivations
A 29-year-old man has been sentenced to five years in prison for his role in multiple large-scale cannabis cultivations across Scotland.
Afrim Krasniqi, pled guilty...
East Lothian police urge vigilance following overnight crime spree
Police in East Lothian are asking residents and vehicle owners to be vigilant following reports of break-ins and car thefts in the region.
Overnight on...
Two women and a man charged with terrorism offences following protest in Edinburgh
Police have charged three people following a protest against Labour's proscription of Palestine Action.
Dozens of protestors attended a silent demonstration organised by Defend Our Juries outside Queen Elizabeth House in Sibbald Walk Edinburgh last Tuesday afternoon.
No arrests...
Concern growing for welfare of missing teenager last seen Saturday in Coupar Street
Police are appealing for the help of the public to trace Tommi-Lee Davie, who has been reported missing in Edinburgh.
He was last seen in...
Two men jailed for “violent, needless and deeply distressing attack”
Two men have been jailed in connection with a serious assault and robbery in Edinburgh.
Andrew Stobbs, 40, was sentenced to three years and five...
Police advice to public after three vehicles stolen overnight in the East Lothian area
Three vehicles have been stolen overnight in the East Lothian area.
Police Scotland has issued the following advice to the public.
“Please keep your vehicles safe...
Thirteen e-bikes seized during police operation in Fountainbridge
Police officers in Edinburgh have seized 13 e-bikes following complaints from residents about anti-social behaviour.
The South West Community Policing Team carried out the initiative...
Enquiries ongoing to locate driver who made off following police stop in Corstorphine
An investigation is underway to trace the driver of a vehicle that made off following a police stop in Corstorphine in the early hours of...
Missing 15-year-old girl from Invergordon has travelled to Edinburgh
Police are appealing for information to help trace Natasha Reid, 15, who has been reported missing from the Invergordon area of the Highlands.
She is...
Twelve police officers undergo specialist training to enhance stolen vehicle identification
Twelve Police Scotland officers have undergone specialist accredited training to enhance stolen vehicle identification and examination as well as rural and plant machinery theft...
Man found guilty of raping teenager in Princes Street Gardens
A 27-year-old man was found guilty of a serious sexual assault at the High Court in Edinburgh on Wednesday, 19 November, 2025,
James Leckie, was...
Update on investigation into whereabouts of missing 52-year-old man as concerns grow
Police have issued an update on their enquiries to trace a 52-year-old man reported missing from St Leonards in Edinburgh.
Roderick Nisbet was last seen...
West Lothian road closed following two-car crash
A West Lothian road has been closed by police following a two-car crash and motorists are being advised to avoid the area.
The crash took...
Police seize suspected stolen property after warrants executed at business premises in Leith
Police in Edinburgh have seized suspected stolen property with an estimated value of £8,000.
Warrants were executed at two business premises on Leith Walk and...
Man jailed after recovery of firearm from Roseburn Path
A 25-year-old man has been sentenced to six years and nine months in prison following the recovery of a firearm in Edinburgh.
Liam McDermid plead...
Concerns grow for welfare of missing 52-year-old man last seen St Leonards area
Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a 52-year-old man reported missing in Edinburgh.
Roderick Nisbet was last seen in the St Leonard’s...
Police commend victim after man jailed for serious sexual assault in Dalry area
A 35-year-old man has been sentenced to eight years in prison following a serious sexual assault in Edinburgh.
Ali Chikane attacked his female victim on...
Teenager charged after spate of vandalism to cars in East Lothian
Police in East Lothian have arrested and charged an 18-year-old man in connection with damaging vehicles in Laburnum Avenue, Port Seton.
A number of vehicles...
Two police officers injured in crash during pursuit of vehicle
Two police officers were injured in a crash when their patrol car left the road.pursuing a vehicle in West Lothian during the early hours...
Police appeal for information after Badger Sett deliberately blocked in the Longniddry area
Police Scotland are aware of several reports of a Badger Sett, having been deliberately blocked in the Longniddry area of East Lothian.
A badger sett...
Police arrest 71-year-old man following large fire at Restalrig House
A 71-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a massive fire at Restalrig House.
The incident took place around 1.50pm yesterday, Tuesday 18 November 2025.
Seven fire appliances...
Police charge 28-year-old man in connection with the distribution of illegal fireworks
Detectives have charged a 28-year-old man in connection with the distribution of illegal fireworks in Edinburgh.
Prior to Bonfire Night 2025, Edinburgh Division CID conducted...
Witness appeal after reports of a Rottweiler style dog acting in a dangerous manner
Police in East Lothian are seeking help to trace a couple in their 70s following reports of a Rottweiler style dog acting in a...
Two teenagers charged in connection with East Lothian assault
Two teenagers have been identified and charged in connection with an assault involving another young person in East Lothian.
The incident took place in North...
Police arrest 30-year-old man following disturbance on London Road
Police have arrested a 30-year-old man following a disturbance which resulted in another man being taken to hospital for treatment.
The disturbance took place on...
Police becoming increasingly concerned for welfare of missing 75-year-old man
Police in West Lothian are appealing for help in tracing a missing 75-year old male named Stephen McCue who has been reported missing from...
Renewed appeal to help trace vulnerable missing man from Brighton
Police in Brighton and Hove are appealing for help to locate a vulnerable missing 44-year-old man who has links to Edinburgh.
Ben (surname not released)...
Two males aged 15 and 20 taken to hospital following hit and run crash...
Detectives are appealing for the help of the public after two males were seriously injured in a hit and run crash in Niddrie yesterday...
Police Scotland issue security advice to householders
The majority of housebreakings occur when there is nobody at home; most are not planned but committed by opportunists.
Police Scotland has issued the following security...
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