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Police arrest 36-year-old man following firearms incident in Wester Hailes
A 36-year-old man has been arrested as enquiries continue into a report of a firearm being discharged in Wester Hailes.
Officers were called to attend...
Police investigate report of firearm use in Wester Hailes
Around 3.40pm on Thursday, 24 July, 2025, Police Scotland were called to a report of a firearm being discharged in the Hailesland Gardens area...
Police Scotland’s warning to people viewing illegal sexual images of children
Police Scotland is actively searching for adults in Scotland using social media, apps and websites to view illegal sexual images of children and using...
Police arrest 36-year-old man following spate of thefts in West Lothian
Police in West Lothian have arrested and charged a 36-year-old man in connection with a number of thefts in the area between November, 2024,...
Police issue advice following recent bogus caller frauds in city
Police in Edinburgh have received recent reports regarding individuals approaching residences and claiming to represent a telecommunications company.
These individuals may request sensitive information, such...
Pro-Palestine demonstration set to be rerouted to avoid protesters getting close to the tram...
A pro-Palestine demonstration is set to be rerouted to avoid protesters getting close to the tram line, after an emergency shutdown of power lines...
Three men arrested in Edinburgh for showing support for a proscribed organisation
Three men have been arrested in Edinburgh under the Terrorism Act 2000 for showing support for a proscribed organisation.
Around 1.30pm, a 58-year-old man was...
Retail Crime Taskforce make 44 arrests in Edinburgh furing firth three months
More than 40 people have been arrested in connection with retail crime offences in Edinburgh during the first three months of the Retail Crime...
Terrorism police seek information on movements of two vehicles following Leonardo factory incident
Three women have been charged under the Terrorism Act 2000 after a van was driven into an external fence of the Leonardo factory at...
Shop owner left distressed following attempted robbery in Bathgate
Detectives in West Lothian are appealing for information following an attempted robbery at a store in the Glasgow Road area of Bathgate.
The incident happened...
More arrests by detectives investigating gangland feud
Detectives investigating the ongoing gangland feud known as Operation Portaledge have arrested a 38-year-old man, bringing the total number of arrests to 55.
On Friday,...
Police arrest 34-year-old man following large cannabis seizure in East Lothian
A 34-year-old man has been arrested and charged after East Lothian Community Action Team officers executed a warrant at a property in the Elphinstone...
Police searching for missing Livingston man find body
Police officers searching for missing man Alan Niven from Livingston have found a body in the area of Almond Valley Bridge.
No formal identification has...
Police say ‘extensive enquiries’ ongoing to trace missing man
Extensive enquiries are ongoing to help trace a man reported missing from Livingston.
Alan Niven, 54, was last seen on Beauly Drive at Torridon Walk,...
Renewed appeal for help to trace missing 54-year-old man from Livingston
Police officers in West Lothian are continuing to appeal for help to trace a 54-year-old man reported missing from Livingston.
Alan Niven was last...
Three women arrested under Terrorism Act following incident at Leonardo factory
Police Scotland has confirmed that three women, aged 31, 34 and 42, have been arrested under the Terrorism Act 2000 after a van was...
Pro Palestine protesters target Leonardo with van
Police were called to remove pro Palestine protesters at the Leonardo factory at Crewe Toll.
By the time police officers arrived the protesters had rammed...
Missing man urged to contact family as concerns grow for his welfare
Police in West Lothian are appealing to the public for help to trace a 54-year-old man reported missing from Livingston.
Alan Niven was last seen...
Police release CCTV image of man following serious assault on Clifton Terrace
Police have released an image of a man they believe may be able to assist with their investigation into a serious assault that...
Man 47 arrested in connection with attempted murder in Edinburgh
Police have arrested and charged a 47-year-old man in connection with an attempted murder in Edinburgh.
Around 5.25pm on Wednesday, 9 July, 2025, officers were...
Large cannabis cultivation discovered in Edinburgh
Police Scotland have arrested and charged a 39-year-old man following the recovery of drugs with an estimated street value in excess of £347,760, in...
New probationers swear amended oath of office that includes duty of candour
One hundred probationers have made the police constable declaration in front of members of Police Scotland’s Chief Officer Team.
The new recruits are the first...
Two dog owners reported to Procurator Fiscal after incident in West Lothian
Two dog owners have been reported to the Procurator Fiscal after a man and dog were injured during an incident involving two other dogs...
County Lines drug dealer sentenced to four-years and six months in prison
A 43-year-old man has been sentenced at the High Court in Edinburgh today for his involvement in a county lines drug supply network within...
Unexplained death at Edinburgh City Chambers
A man has died in unexplained circumstances at Edinburgh City Chambers.
Police Scotland said emergency services responded on Monday to a report of an unresponsive...
Teenager dies in hospital and two men arrested following disturbance in West Lothian
A teenager has died in hospital and two men have been arrested following a disturbance in West Lothian.
Around 1.15am on Friday, 4 July, 2025,...
Police seek public’s help to tackle anti-social off road bike use in the city
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for the public's help to tackle anti-social off road bike use in the city.
Such behaviour is a danger to...
Gang feud detectives make two more arrests
Detectives have made a further two arrests in connection with Operation Portaledge, the investigation into violent incidents in the East and West of the...
Police ‘growing increasingly concerned’ for welfare of missing woman
Police in West Lothian are appealing for help to trace a missing 30 year old female: Leigh Groves who has been reported missing from...
Police Scotland take part in UK-Wide ‘County Lines’ initiative
Proactive action by Police Scotland saw officers safeguard a number of vulnerable people who are exploited by drug dealers, during a national County Lines...
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