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Misconduct outcomes underline Police Scotland’s stance on standards of professional behaviour
Police Scotland is underlining its robust approach to tackling misconduct in order to maintain public confidence and ensure organisational values are upheld.
We publish gross...
Man 34 arrested in connection with attempted murder in Groathill Road North
Police have confirmed that a 34-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an attempted murder which occurred in Groathill Road North, Edinburgh around...
Missing 15-year-old boy may be in Edinburgh say police
Police officers in Lanarkshire are appealing for the public’s help to trace 15-year-old Daniel Carroll who has been reported missing from the Bellshill area....
Police ‘eager to talk to man’ following assault on Dalry Road
Police have issued an image of a man they believe may have information that can assist with an investigation into an assault outside a premises...
Edinburgh Special Constable recognised for her dedication at awards ceremony
Edinburgh Special Constable Lily Laing has been recognised for her dedication by ACC Bond at a local awards ceremony during Volunteer Week 2024.
SC Laing...
Police Scotland: Three new Assistant Chief Constables appointed
The Scottish Police Authority has announced the appointment of three new Assistant Chief Constables to Police Scotland.
T/ACC Stuart Houston, Chief Superintendent Catriona Paton and...
Police concerned about welfare of missing man
Police in East Lothian are appealing for help tracing Mark Green who has been reported missing in Musselburgh.
The 52-year-old was reported missing shortly after...
Investigation launched after man 41 taken to hospital following attack
Detectives are appealing for information following a serious assault of a man in Edinburgh.
The incident took place in the Groathill Road North area around...
Police arrest two men and recover high value Rolex watch stolen from US tourist
Police officers have arrested two men, both aged 25, following an investigation into three housebreakings in Edinburgh.
Properties in the Duddingston and Craigintinney areas were...
Detectives hunt man who demanded car keys from teenage woman in Loanhead
Detectives in Midlothian are appealing for information following an attempted robbery in Loanhead.
The incident took place in a leisure centre car park on George...
Chief Constable Jo Farrell apologises to the LGBTQI+ communities for historic injustices
Police Scotland’s Chief Constable Jo Farrell has apologised to the LGBTQI+ communities of Scotland for the pain caused through injustices, including policing’s role in...
Man 28 arrested in connection with fatal crash that killed 11-year-old schoolboy
Police Scotland has announced that a 28-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a fatal crash on Whitehouse Road in Edinburgh involving a...
Police seek help to trace missing 14-year-old girl who has contacts in Edinburgh
Police are continuing to appeal for the help of the public to trace a 14-year-old girl reported missing from Stirling who has links to...
Family of missing man ‘worried’ about his welfare as police check CCTV footage
Police officers in West Lothian are seeking the public’s assistance in trying to locate a man missing from Bathgate.
Benjamin Brown, 33, was last seen...
Witness appeal after damage caused to traffic enforcement camera
Police are appealing for information after a traffic enforcement camera was damaged in Edinburgh.
The incident happened between 10.45pm on Sunday, 19 May and 8am...
Concerns growing for welfare of missing woman last seen in Leith
Police are appealing for help from the public to trace a 42-year-old woman, reported missing from Edinburgh.
Aihleen Fairgrieve was last seen in the Hopetoun Crescent...
Man 32 convicted of multiple violent and sexual offences on women and girls in...
A 32-year-old man has been convicted of multiple violent and sexual offences on women and girls.
John McKechnie pleaded guilty to 14 offences and has...
Man 54 jailed for series of domestic abuse offences committed over 15-years
A man has been sentenced to nine years in prison after being convicted of a series of domestic abuse offences in the Edinburgh area.
Brian...
Report submitted to prosecutors over alleged embezzlement of SNP funds
Police Scotland has sent a report to prosecutors in relation to former Scottish National Party chief executive Peter Murrell.
Mr Murrell, 59, the husband of...
Two men arrested following attempted murder in Pennywell Gardens
Police in Edinburgh have arrested and charged two men in connection with an attempted murder.
The incident occurred in Pennywell Gardens around 9.15pm on Monday,...
Man 36 due in court following death of woman in Fernieside Crescent house
A 36-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of 78-year-old Margaret Parker in Edinburgh.
Around 8.25am on Tuesday May21 emergency...
Missing teenager from Warrington is believed to be in Edinburgh
Police are appealing for information surrounding the disappearance of a 16-year-old female from Warrington who is believed to be in the Edinburgh area.
Natalia was...
Man 44 jailed for attempted murder following fire in Muirhouse
A 44-year-old man has been jailed for six years in connection with the attempted murder of a young boy and a man in Edinburgh.
Craig...
Missing Grimsby teenager located following police appeal
A teenager from Grimsby who was reported missing has been traced following a police appeal.
A search was launched after Anthony Cook 18 was spotted...
Police make arrest in connection with death of 78-year-old woman in Fernieside
A 36-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of a 78-year-old woman in Edinburgh on Tuesday, 21 May, 2024.
Around 8.25am, police...
Concerns grow for missing teenager who may have travelled to Edinburgh
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for the help of the public to trace an 18-year-old man believed to be camping in the Edinburgh area.
Anthony...
Michelle Macleod re-appointed as the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner
Michelle Macleod has been re-appointed as the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (PIRC), the independent police scrutiny body.
Her reappointment will commence on 17 August...
Man 62 taken to hospital following serious assault on Pennywell Gardens
Police are appealing for information following a serious assault which took place around 9.15pm on Monday, 20 May, 2024 on Pennywell Gardens, Edinburgh.
A 62-year-old...
Investigation launched into cause of ‘significant’ fire in Musselburgh
Detectives in East Lothian are appealing for information following a fire within two derelict buildings at Edenhall Hospital on Edenhall Road Musselburgh.
The fire occurred...
Three arrested after recovery of heroin
Police Scotland advise that three people have been arrested and charged after heroin worth a six-figure sum was recovered in Edinburgh flat.
On Tuesday 7...
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