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Police investigate wilful fire-raising incident
Two cares were set alight in Colinton on Wednesday night leading to a police investigation. The incident took place in a driveway at a...
Police offer tips on avoiding vehicle crime
Police Scotland has launched an awareness raising campaign to prevent vehicles being targeted by criminals.
During the past year, when the country was subject to a...
Edinburgh Police are taking to the hills this month
Edinburgh Police are beginning Operation Boxy on Monday.
The operation will run in the Pentland Hills Regional Park from 5 July to 31 July...
Assault in Granton Square – police seeking dashcam footage
Police officers were called out around 1.10am on Saturday to Granton Square, by a report of a disturbance.
Two men, aged 19 and 21, were...
Police appeal for information about vehicle linked to attempted murder
Police in Edinburgh have appealed again today for information about a car and its movements as they believe it is linked to an attempted...
Police remind all road users of safety first message
Police Scotland remind everyone using the roads to take care of their own safety and that of others.
The main concern highlighted in the...
Police begin action on cycle theft
Police Scotland launched a new campaign against bike theft and showed us some of the unclaimed bikes which they have in storage at Fettes.
The...
Police to deploy increased patrols to encourage people to ‘do the right thing’
Police Scotland will deploy increased patrols in communities to explain the regulations and to encourage people to do the right thing.
Where officers encounter wilful...
Police advise householders to review the security of their home
Police are advising householders to review the security of their home.
Do you keep your keys in view of a window? If you have an...
Incident at Palmerston Place this morning
A large police presence is visible in Edinburgh's West End this morning with reports of one person being arrested.
A 20 year-old man has...
Police report more dangerous driving offences in Edinburgh
While the total number of offences relating to driving and vehicles has reduced by 13.3%, Edinburgh Police have reported an increase in dangerous driving...
Police warn of dangers from ‘County Lines’ gangs
Police officers throughout the country have been busy educating the public on the problem of what is called ‘County Lines’. Police Scotland has also...
Look out there’s a safety camera about
From Tuesday if you are in any of the areas where Covid-19 emergency measures to encourage active travel have been introduced, then watch your...
Edinburgh Napier students become Special Constables
Five Edinburgh Napier students are ready to support Police Scotland in its Covid-19 response after becoming the first individuals to qualify in the country as Special Constables...
Operation Winter City launched by Edinburgh Police
The local police have launched their annual Christnas campaign today.
Operation Winter City has been running for several years. It aims to provide everyone...
Annual Awareness Event gets Young Drivers Behind the Wheel
A thought-provoking insight into the risks and responsibilities faced by drivers is being given this week to hundreds of new and aspiring young motorists.
Sixth-year...
Man reported missing in Edinburgh
Police have this morning put out an appeal for assistance from the public as they try to trace a man who has been...
Speeding Drivers ‘Educated’ to Raise Awareness of 20mph Zones.
Drivers were targeted in the North of Edinburgh today (Thu. 14th March) in a thought-provoking approach to raising the awareness of Edinburgh's 20mph residential...
Advice for football supporters ahead of festive fixtures
Police Scotland and the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) are working together so football supporters can enjoy the festive fixtures and the games are...
Family tribute to ‘loving dad, son and brother’ Roddy Loughton
Police have confirmed the identity of a man who died in the Muirhouse area yesterday morning.
Roddy Loughton, who was aged 26, sadly passed away...
Man charged following Meadows collision
Police have charged a 25-year-old man in connection with road traffic offences following a collision on Hope Park Terrace.
Emergency services were called following a one...
Man charged following murder in Muirhouse
Police have arrested and charged a man following a murder in the North West of the city which took place yesterday.
He is due to...
Armed officers found to have acted proportionately
Police Scotland has welcomed a report that concluded armed officers in Edinburgh who fired a baton round when responding to reports of a woman...
New line of enquiry for police trying to trace missing 90-year-old man
Police have a new line of inquiry as part of their ongoing efforts to trace 90-year-old William Scott who was reported missing from his home in...
Investigation ongoing following break ins at business premises in Livingston
Police are appealing for witnesses following a break-in at two business premises in Dedridge, Livingston.
The incident happened between 8pm on Thursday 13 December and...
Witness appeal after Audi S3 overturns in Meadows area
Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious road collision which took place around 3.15am this morning at Hope Park Terrace in the Meadows...
Police warn of high risk of disruption for road journeys
Police Scotland is advising drivers that the Met Office has issued an Amber and Yellow Weather Warning and there is a HIGH RISK OF...
Man charged with 46 break-ins to homes in north east of city
Police in Edinburgh have charged a 27-year-old man in connection with over forty break-ins to homes in the north east of the city.
The man was...
Three teenagers charged in connection with attack on 15-year-old boy
Three boys, aged 13 to 15, have been charged in connection with the alleged attack on a 15-year-old boy next to St Margaret's Academy...
‘Here to help and not to be assaulted or abused.’
“Here to help, and not to be assaulted or abused” is the message that Chief Inspector Stuart Davidson of Police Scotland, and colleagues across...
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