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Detectives probe attempted robbery in Uphall Station
Detectives are appealing for information following an attempted robbery in Uphall Station.
The incident happened around 11.30pm on Tuesday, 26 November, 2024, when a 72-year-old man was walking on Pumpherston Road. He was approached by...
Police appeal after motorbikes and mountain bikes stolen from garage in Tranent
Police are appealing for information after several motorbikes and two mountain bikes were stolen from a garage in Tranent.
Officers believe the motorbikes, a Honda CRF 300, a Honda CRF 110 and a KTM 150...
Inspector’s hard work and innovation leads to 25% drop in crime at disorder hotspot
Hard work and innovation from an Edinburgh police officer has led to a 25 per cent drop in crime at one of the city’s disorder hotspots. This has resulted in him being recognised at an...
Police officers trained to refer people experiencing mental health distress to the right agency
Police Scotland has announced that around 1,700 officers are now trained to signpost and refer people experiencing mental health distress to the right agency which can provide the support they need, allowing them to...
Police officers who fought off scissors-wielding criminal and his rabid dog to be recognised...
Two Edinburgh policemen who “saved each other from serious injury” as they faced an attack by a scissors-wielding criminal and his rabid dog are to be recognised at an awards ceremony.
PCs Jamie Henderson and...
Detectives link two housebreakings in Bathgate and appeal for information
Detectives are appealing for information following a theft by housebreaking at a property in the Leyland Road area of Bathgate in West Lothian.
The incident happened between midday on Wednesday, 20 November, and 10.30pm on...
Police appeal for help to trace driver of small white van following hit and...
Police are appealing for information following a crash in East Lothian.
Around 4.30pm on Friday, 22 November, 2024, officers received a report of a small white van driving dangerously on the A199 between Wallyford and...
Detective who has served Scotland’s capital for more than 30-years honoured at awards ceremony
A detective sergeant who has served Scotland’s capital city for more than 30 years, including two decades probing the most serious crime is to be recognised at an awards ceremony this week.
Detective Sergeant...
Bravery, dedication and professionalism of Scotland’s police officers recognised
Police officers in Edinburgh and the Lothians have been hailed for their lifesaving acts of bravery and commitment to their communities.
A national awards ceremony will recognise officers from the capital who faced an attack...
Detectives study CCTV in hunt for two men following robbery in Bathgate
Detectives are appealing for information after a 30-year-old male was assaulted and robbed of his phone by two men in Bathgate on Friday, 22 November, 2024.
Around 12.45pm, officers received a report of the incident...
Police report considerable traffic disruption to Drum Brae/Clermiston area and urge caution
Police in Edinburgh are urging motorists to be careful when driving through the city following the recent weather warning and continued cold weather.
This morning’s snow and ice has resulted in several minor traffic accidents...
Police appeal to trace owner of phone with two pups screensaver – May be...
Police in Edinburgh are asking the public whether they recognise the two pups pictured above.
The photo is taken from a mobile phone recovered by officers from the Central Initiative Team who executed a search...
Police charge 14-year-old boy in connection with Livingston robbery
Police have charged a 14-year-old boy in connection with a robbery in Livingston.
Around 12.45pm on Saturday, 16 November 2024 a 13-year-old boy was robbed of his mobile phone on Lanark Avenue, near to its...
Clothing stolen during break in to business premises in Fauldhouse
Police in West Lothian are appealing for information following a break-in and theft at a premises in Fauldhouse.
The incident happened between 9pm on Monday, 18 November and 8.30am on Tuesday, 19 November, at a...
Police arrest 50-year-old man following reports of ‘drug related activity’ in city centre
A 50-year-old man has been arrested in connection with drug offences in Edinburgh city centre.
The arrest took place following reports of drug related activity at Hunter Square on Monday 18th November.
Officers said that the...
Images of two men released in connection with robbery in Gorgie
Police Scotland have released images of two males who may be able to assist with their enquiries following a robbery which occurred on Thursday 31 October 2024.
The incident occurred at around 2.40am at the...
Two men taken to hospital after car jacking in Gilmerton
Detectives are appealing for information after an assault and robbery on Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh that took place on Monday 18 November, 2024.
Around 10.30pm, police and ambulance were called to a report of a 24-year-old...
Woman 60 and man 53 found in possession of knives by police
Two people have been arrested after police officers from Wester Hailes recovered knives in two separate incidents in the west side of the city.
Around 5.50pm on Sunday 17 November 2024 officers arrested and charged a...
Bellevue petition will be incorporated into a new street cleansing report
Shane Carter is a one man activist who is trying to get improvements in street cleaning in Bellevue and Broughton, if not the whole of Edinburgh.
He suggested to the council committee who were...
Investigation underway after 13-year-old boy robbed in West Lothian
Police are appealing for information following a robbery involving a 13-year-old boy in Livingston on Saturday, 16 November, 2024.
Around 12.45pm, the teenager was walking along Lanark Avenue near the junction with Carmondean Centre Road...
Police arrest 25-year-old man in connection with city centre assault
Police officers investigating a city centre assault have made an arrest.
The incident happened on George Street around 1.20am on Sunday, 29 September, 2024.
A CCTV image was subsequently released of a man that officers...
Police arrest 20-year-old man in connection with Grassmarket assault
Detectives investigating an assault in the city centre earlier this year have arrested a 20-year old man.
The incident took place on Grassmarket on Thursday, 26 September, 2024.
Police Scotland issued an appeal for information in...
Police seek help to trace missing 42-year-old woman
Police are appealing for help to trace 42-year-old Rebecca Clough who has been reported missing having been last seen around 1pm on Wednesday, 13 November, 2024 in Coulter Crescent, Edinburgh.
Rebecca is described as being...
Police launch Operation Winter City to keep public safe during festive period
Police in Edinburgh have launched their annual campaign to keep the public safe throughout the festive period.
Operation Winter City 2024 will run between 15 November, 2024 and 5 January, 2025 and will see officers...
Police ‘extremely concerned for safety and well-being’ of missing woman
UPDATE 10.43pm Police issued this statement: “We can confirm that Janet Knox, who was reported missing from Edinburgh, has now been traced safe and well.”
Police are appealing for the assistance of the public in...
Four more arrests following disorder in Edinburgh during Bonfire night
Four more people have been arrested following disorder in Edinburgh during Bonfire Night.
A full criminal investigation into the incidents that arose during the evening of 5 November began the following day and as a...
Police release images of four people in connection with threatening behaviour and damage to...
Police Scotland has released images of four people officers believe may be able to assist in connection with their investigation into threatening behaviour and damage to a bank.
The incident happened on Princes Street around...
Detectives appeal for information after suspects disturbed at East Calder break in
Detectives are appealing for information after a break-in and an attempted break-in at two properties in East Calder.
Between 5pm on Tuesday, 12 November and 7am on Wednesday, 13 November, 2024 a house on Castle...
Man 37 jailed for 13-years for serious sexual offences, violence and abusive behaviour
A 37-year-old man will spend the next 13 years in prison after he was sentenced for serious sexual offences, violence and abusive behaviour.
Anthony Gibson came to the attention of police in November 2020 when...
Teenager charged with three separate offences and off-road motorbike seized in Gracemount
Police have apprehended a teenager following reports from members of the public concerning off-road motorbike activity in the Gracemount area.
On Tuesday 12 November officers spotted the 17-year-old male and apprehended him.
He has been charged...
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