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Chief constable condemns actions of those involved in gang wars
Chief Constable Jo Farrell has provided an update on Police Scotland’s response to a number of targeted attacks in both the East and West of...
Police say it’s ‘out of character’ for vulnerable man to be missing
Police in Midlothian are appealing for help to trace vulnerable missing man Alan McMillan, 53, from Penicuik.
Alan was last seen around 8pm on Wednesday,...
Man 31 arrested and charged in connection with Montgomery Street Park attack
Detectives investigating the assault of an 18-year-old female in the Montgomery Street Park area last month have made an arrest.
The incident took place on...
Investigation underway after 76-year-old man assaulted on Broughton Road
Police are appealing for information after a 76-year-old man was assaulted on Broughton Road near to Tesco.
The attack took place around 1.20pm on Tuesday,...
Police seek help to trace woman who has been missing for three weeks
Police are seeking help from the public to trace a 21 year old woman reported missing from the Morningside area last month.
Qazi Safiyyah Mehmood...
Car stolen from East Calder last seen on Gilmerton Road
Detectives are appealing for information after a house in East Calder was broken into and a car was stolen.
Around 6.40am on Sunday, 18 May,...
Growing concerns for welfare of missing teenager
Police Scotland update 21/5/25 - Many thanks for your help. We are please to report that Adeddamola Adebayo has been traced safe and well.
Police...
Missing 45-year-old woman last seen on Harvester Way in Wester Hailes
POLICE SCOTLAND UPDATE 21/5/25: Kirsty Herriot, who was reported missing from Wester Hailes, Edinburgh, on Monday, 19 May, 2025 has now been traced.
Thank you...
Police issue urgent appeal for help to trace missing 82-year-old man
POLICE SCOTLAND UPDATE 20/5/25: James Campbell, 82, who had been reported missing, has been traced.
Thank you to all who shared our appeal.
Police are appealing...
Man 24 missing from Clackmannanshire has links to Edinburgh
Police are asking for help from the public to trace a 24-year-old man reported missing from the Clackmannanshire area who has links to Edinburgh.
Adam...
Teenager charged in connection with series of car thefts in Edinburgh and West Lothian
Police have arrested and charged an 18-year-old man in connection with a series of car thefts and attempted car thefts in West Calder, Whitburn,...
Teenager charged with multiple offences as illegal electric motorcycle seized by police
A 17-year-old male has been arrested and charged with multiple offences today Friday May 16 2025 following joint enforcement action by North West officers...
Police seize quad bike and off-road bike during day of action in south east...
Police community officers, along with specialist departments and resources carried out a day of action yesterday Thursday 15 May 2025 in relation to illegal...
Concerns growing for welfare of missing 28-year-old man
POLICE SCOTLAND UPDATE 17/11/25 Liam Smith, who was reported missing from West Lothian, has been traced.
"Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal."
Police are...
Police seek help to trace missing 16-year-old boy
POLICE SCOTLAND UPDATE 20/5/25: We can confirm Kelvin Boamah has been traced safe and well. Thanks to those who shared our appeal.
Police are asking...
Investigation under way after cyclist shot with BB gun
A police investigation is under way after a male cyclist was shot with what is believed to be a BB gun in Linlithgow.
The incident...
Police concerned for welfare of missing 55-year-old man
POLICE SCOTLAND UPDATE 17/5/25: "John Patterson, who was reported missing from Edinburgh, has been traced.
"Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal."
Police are seeking...
Police arrest and charge 23-year-old man in connection with damage to properties in Edinburgh
Detectives investigating recent gang war activity have arrested and charged a 23-year-old man in connection with damage to properties in Edinburgh.
The incidents happened at...
Police Scotland issue advice to owners of high value mountain bikes and motorbikes
Following enquiries into recent motorcycles and high value mountain bike thefts, Police Scotland has become aware of a method that thieves are using to...
Police seek help to trace missing 53-year-old man
POLICE SCOTLAND UPDATE 14/5/25 Thomas Fleming, reported missing in Musselburgh, has been traced.
Thank you to all who shared our appeal.
Police in Midlothian are appealing...
Three-year-old boy bitten by bull breed dog in West Lothian
Police officers in Livingston are appealing for information after a child was injured by a dog.
Around 12pm on Friday, 2 May police received a...
Old Town streets closed due to large building fire – emergency services on scene
UPDATE FROM POLICE SCOTLAND 7.30am TUESDAY 13 MY: Cowgate in Edinburgh has fully reopened following a building fire which was reported around 4.20pm on...
Special constables thanks for delivering more than 55,000 volunteering hours last year
The special constables annual training conference concluded yesterday, Sunday, 11 May, 2025.
It followed two days of workshops and delivery at the Scottish Police College,...
Investigation underway after two cars stolen from outside house in Bathgate
Police in West Lothian are appealing for information after two vehicles were stolen from outside a house in Bathgate.
Around 3.35am on Monday, 12 May,...
Police growing increasingly concerned for missing teenager
POLICE SCOTLAND UPDATE 12 May 2025 We can confirm Sienna Gilbert has been traced safe and well. Thanks to those who shared our appeal.
Police...
Detectives issue descriptions of three men following assault on Elbe Street
Detectives are appealing for information following an assault that took place around 1am on Tuesday, 6 May, 2025 on Elbe Street when a 58-year-old...
Police name cyclist killed in fatal crash near Harburn
Police have named the man killed in a fatal crash in West Calder as Daniel Corr from Livingston.
The incident occurred round 8.45am on Friday,...
Appeal for dog walker to come forward after vehicles set on fire in ‘targeted...
Detectives are appealing for witnesses after two vehicles were deliberately set on fire in Pitcairn Grove, Edinburgh.
Officers and emergency services attended the area at...
Six more gang war arrests bringing total to 32
Detectives investigating a number of linked incidents in the West and East of Scotland have arrested another six people following executive action in Glasgow...
Four in hospital including two children after serious crash on A1
Police are appealing for information following a serious crash on the A1 which resulted in four people being taken to hospital.
The crash involving the...
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