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Police and medics warning about the consequences of ‘one punch’
Police and medics have joined together to warn about the lifelong consequences one punch can cause.
During 2017/18 six people in Scotland died as the...
Witness appeal following break in at Edinburgh newsagents
Police are appealing for witnesses following a break-in and theft at which took place at a newsagents on Lynedoch Place sometime between 5.30pm on...
Man pleads guilty to culpable homicide of Alan Glancy
Paul Ness, 45, pled guilty today to the culpable homicide of Alan Glancy at his home in the Port Hamilton area of the capital.
The...
Witness appeal following serious assault in Livingston
Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault which took place around 1pm on Monday 10th December in Falconer Rise, Dedridge.
A member of...
Two arrested in connection with attempted murder and attempted robbery
Two men have been arrested in connection with an attempted murder and attempted robbery which took place around 9.20am on Monday 10 December in the Calder Road area.
A...
Family pay tribute to teenage girl found dead on Calton Hill
The family of a 15-year-old girl who was found dead on Calton Hill on Saturday morning have asked anyone with information to contact the...
Concern for wellbeing of missing 90-year-old man
Police are appealing for help to trace 90-year-old William Scott who was last seen in the Chesser Loan area around 8.45am yesterday morning.
He is...
Death of 15-year-old girl being treated as unexplained
An investigation is underway after the body of a missing 15-year-old girl was found next to a monument on Calton Hill at 6.30am on Saturday morning.
The...
Woman banned for 20-months after drink driving conviction
A 51-year-old woman pled guilty to drink driving at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today and was fined £700 and disqualified for 20 months.
The incident happened around...
Racial Abuse Alleged at Tynecastle Park
Police Scotland have confirmed two people were arrested following Hearts game with Motherwell at Tynecastle on Saturday. The reason for their arrests has not...
Man jailed for eight years for assaults on five women
A man who physically and sexually assaulted five women was jailed today to eight years in prison. Oliver Dalgleish (28), originally from Rosyth, was jailed...
Police appeal for any witnesses to early morning assault
A man was seriously assaulted last night in the city centre and Edinburgh Police are appealing for witnesses.
The incident happened at around 3.20am on...
Man charged with theft of over 60 bikes from stairs and sheds in Edinburgh
Police in Edinburgh have arrested and charged a man following the theft of over 60 bicycles.
An initiative dedicated to tackling bike theft called Operation...
High Court sentences Frazer Neil to life for 2017 murder
Frazer Neil (25) has been jailed for life today at the High Court in Edinburgh for the murder of Hannah Dorans at Hutchison Road...
Police charge man after theft from yoga centre in Leith
Edinburgh Police have charged a 29 year-old man in connection with resetting of stolen goods after a break-in at a yoga centre in Leith.
The...
Scottish Government and Police Scotland launch festive Drink Drive campaign
With Christmas parties in full swing, drivers are being reminded that ‘the best approach is none’ and will highlight the consequences of being caught...
Police Scotland supports White Ribbon day and International Day
Police Scotland supports White Ribbon day and International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
A spokesperson said: "Police Scotland is absolutely committed to...
Witness appeal following Cowgate attack
Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault which took place between 12.30am and 1am on Friday 26th October 2018 in the Cowgate...
CCTV appeal following city centre attack
Police have released images of two men they wish to trace in connection with an ongoing investigation into a serious assault which took place around...
Man arrested in connection with vandalism at Ruth Davidson’s office
Police have arrested a 54-year-old man after rocks were thrown at the windows of Scottish Conservative Party leader Ruth Davidson's constituency office in Roseburn Terrace.
Ms Davidson,...
Increase in frauds relating to credit or debit cards
Frauds relating to credit or debit cards and taxis increased by almost a quarter (24.8%) year-on-year, with 5,007 crimes recorded between April 1 and...
Man injured by falling rock from Edinburgh Castle
A man suffered serious injuries yesterday afternoon after he was struck by a piece of rock that had fallen from Edinburgh Castle whist walking...
Man due in court after heroin valued at over £1m recovered in Edinburgh
A man has been charged after around 11kg of heroin valued at more than £1million was recovered during an intelligence-led search of an address in Captains Drive yesterday.
Officers also...
Police relaunch initiative to reduce thefts of personal belongings
As part of a continuing drive to reduce thefts and attacks by criminals who target personal belongings, police have relaunched Operation Arable.
As part of...
Chemical items of concern found in Dalkeith house
An investigation has been launched after chemical items of concern were found within a property in Dalkeith.
Around 2.10pm on Tuesday 20th November, officers were called to...
Police hunt woman seen acting aggressively toward toddler
Police are appealing for witnesses following a report from a male motorist who saw a woman, apparently acting aggressively towards a child within the pram...
Crack Cocaine and Heroin recovered during house search in Musselburgh
Two men have been charged after police recovered crack cocaine worth almost £3,500 and heroin worth £750 at a search at a home in...
Fatal fire in Livingston not being treated as suspicious
Police have revealed that they are not treating the fatal fire in Graham Way, Knightsridge, Livingston as suspicious and officers have alerted the family of...
Investigation continues into fatal fire in Livingston
Police are continuing to investigate a fatal fire at a house in Graham Way in the Knightsridge area of Livingston which took place around...
Two men sought following robbery at tanning salon in Chesser
Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery which took place around 9.45pm on Friday evening at the the Indigo Sun tanning salon in the Fruitmarket Place...
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