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Chief Constable welcomes continued support outlined in Scottish budget
Chief Constable Jo Farrell has responded to the Scottish Budget proposals outlined in the Scottish Parliament yesterday, Wednesday, 4 December, 2024.
Chief Constable Farrell said:...
Three teenagers arrested and charged after 14-year-old boy attacked in Slateford
Three teenagers have been arrested and charged in connection with the serious assault of a 14-year-old boy in Edinburgh.
Around 8pm on Monday, 2 December,...
Pedestrian killed in Dundee Street crash named by police
A pedestrian who died following a fatal road crash on Dundee Street, Edinburgh, has been named as local 20-year-old Henry Farron.
The incident took place...
Teenager remains in hospital following unprovoked attack by gang in Slateford
Police are appealing for information following the serious assault of a teenager in Edinburgh.
Around 8pm on Monday, 2 December, 2024, a 14-year-old boy sustained...
Police seek help to trace missing 32-year-old man last seen over a week ago
Police Scotland is anxious to trace Blair Davidson who has been reported missing from the Granton area of Edinburgh since around 11pm on Sunday...
Police Scotland launch festive drink and drug driving campaign
Police officers will be working with communities and patrolling roads across Scotland as the festive period brings a focus to preventing drink and drug...
Concerns growing for welfare of 65-year-old man last seen in Parkgrove area
UPDATE: Police Scotland: "Gary Coyle, reported missing in Edinburgh, has been traced safe and well.
"Thank you to all who shared our appeal."
Police are are...
Police arrest 51-year-old man following fatal crash in Fountainbridge
Police are appealing for information following a fatal crash on Dundee Street, which took place around 5.30pm yesterday, Sunday, 1 December, 2024.
The incident involved...
Police becoming increasingly concerned for welfare of missing 15-year-old boy
UPDATE FROM POLICE SCOTLAND: Jacob Vergunst, 15, who had been reported missing from the Broxburn area, has been traced safe and well.
Thanks to everyone...
Missing man last seen in Spennymoor may be in Edinburgh say police
Police in Edinburgh are sharing an appeal from colleagues in Durham regarding a missing man who may be in the capital.
Officers are concerned for...
Police seek help to trace teenage Chinese national missing from Leith
Police are seeking the help of the public to trace a missing teenager.
Peng Tao Yi is a 19 year old Chinese national studying...
Duddingston Crescent closed following crash – Emergency Services on scene
An Edinburgh street has been closed due to a crash.
Emergency Services are in attendance at Duddingston Crescent at Hope Lane and Magdalene Drive which was...
Brave police officer brings domestic dispute to end despite having been stabbed and slashed
A brave police officer based in Bonnyrigg who was stabbed and slashed by a violent male, but still managed to bring a domestic incident...
East Lothian man jailed for possessing indecent images of children
A man from East Lothian was jailed for four years at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Tuesday, 26 November, 2024, after pleading guilty to possessing...
Bravery awards for officers who rescued stolen baby from drugs den
The bravery of a team of police officers who rescued a stolen baby from a notorious West Lothian drugs den has been recognised at...
Drivers ‘ignore’ double yellow lines in ancient town centre
Drivers ignore double yellow lines in the heart of Linlithgow and even park next to the historic Cross in the heart of the town,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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