Tag: Police Scotland
Police promise proportionate approach to protests within Safe Access Zones
Legislation will be introduced from 24 September 2024 that will create Safe Access Zones.
Safe Access Zones aim to protect service users and staff accessing and providing abortion services by preventing activities which could influence...
Police seek help to trace missing 54-year-old man last seen in Bingham on Sunday
Police are anxious to trace the whereabouts of Keith Murray who has been missing from the Bingham area of Edinburgh since around 4.35pm on Sunday 22 September 2024.
Keith is 54 years old and is...
Chief Constable pledges ambitious new vision for Police Scotland
Every community in Scotland will have identifiable local officers as part of an ambitious new vision for Police Scotland.
Chief Constable Jo Farrell made the pledge as the Service unveiled key plans which outline how...
Investigation underway following fatal collision in East Lothian
Police are appealing for information following a fatal collision involving a pedestrian and a van in East Lothian.
Around 10.40am on Sunday, 22 September, 2024, officers were called to a report of a collision in...
Man due in court following assault on High School Wynd
Police have arrested and charged a 37-year-old man in connection with an assault on High School Wynd, Edinburgh which took place on Friday 20 September 2024.
This followed an altercation between a 34-year-old cyclist and the...
Three people in hospital with serious injuries following crash in Midlothian
Police are appealing for information following a serious crash in Midlothian.
The crash, involving a silver Volkswagen Passat Estate and a blue Vauxhall Grandland, happened on the A7 near to Tynehead around 10.15pm on Friday,...
Police following a ‘positive line of enquiry’ following assault on cyclist
Police in Edinburgh say they are following a ‘positive line of enquiry’ in connection with a reported assault in High School Wynd.
The incident took place following an altercation between a 34-year-old male cyclist and the...
Officers carry out proactive patrols as part of Operation Sheath
Officers from South West Edinburgh have been carrying out proactive patrols over the weekend as part of Operation Sheath.
Operation Sheath is an initiative aimed at reducing knife related crime in SW Edinburgh.
Last night Saturday...
Missing Fife woman 32 last seen in Princes Street with her Golden Labrador dog
UPDATE - Sheryle Anne Speirs has been found safe and well.
Police in Fife are continuing to appeal for assistance in tracing Sheryle Anne Speirs, also known as McKinney, 32, who was reported missing...
New case management initiative to roll out to all courts in Scotland
A case management initiative introduced at several courts has the potential to transform summary justice across Scotland, bringing early resolution for victims and witnesses, a reduction in police officers attending court, and a substantial...
Cannabis with estimated street value of around £550,000 seized in Mid Calder
Three men have been arrested and charged following the recovery of cannabis with an estimated street value of around £550,000 in Mid Calder.
Officers, acting on intelligence, searched the property on Bishops Park on Tuesday,...
Concerns grow for welfare of missing 26-year-old man last seen in Drum Brae Drive
Police are appealing for help to trace 26-year-old Connor Miller who has been reported missing from Drum Brae Drive, Edinburgh.
Connor was last seen around 11pm on Wednesday, 18 September, 2024 in Drum Brae Drive,...
Motorcyclist 37 seriously hurt following crash in South Queensferry
Police are appealing for information following a serious crash in South Queensferry.
The collision happened on Kirkliston Road around 7.35pm on Wednesday, 18 September, and involved a black Audi A4 and a silver Yamaha motorcycle.
Emergency...
Collision closes Kirkliston Road in South Queensferry
Around 8pm on Wednesday evening there was a collision between a motorbike and a car at the junction of Kirkliston Road and Rosebery Avenue.
Road traffic police were in attendance and the road remained closed...
Police release CCTV images of two men following assault on Gracemount Drive
Police have released images of two men who may be able to assist with enquiries into an assault in Edinburgh that occurred on Gracemount Drive around 10pm on Tuesday, 27 August, 2024.
A 53-year-old man...
Police in Wester Hailes seize off-road motorbike and arrest 25-year-old man
Police in Wester Hailes have seized an off road bike and apprehended a 25-year-old man.
Around 8pm last night Tuesday 17 September 2024 officers spotted two men on the bike in Dumbryden Gardens.
The men abandoned...
CCTV image released following assault and robbery in Ferry Gait Drive
Police Scotland has released an image of a male whom officers would like to speak to in connection with an assault and robbery which took place on Sunday, 7 July, 2024 at around 11.30pm...
Police officers provide crime prevention and personal safety advice during Freshers Weeks
Police Scotland is engaging with students across the country to promote a range of crime prevention and personal safety advice during Freshers Weeks.
To minimise the risk of students being the victim of crime, or...
Four teenagers charged following fire at two derelict buildings in Musselburgh
Four teenagers have been charged in connection with wilful fire-raising in Musselburgh.
Officers were made aware of the fire within two derelict buildings at Edenhall Hospital on Edenhall Road around 6.40pm on Sunday, 20 May,...
Police checking CCTV in bid to help trace missing 17-year-old female
POLICE UPDATE: "Arsa Farahbakhsh, who was reported missing in Edinburgh, has been traced safe and well.
"Thank you to all who shared our appeal."
Police are appealing for the assistance of the public to help trace...
Police administer lifesaving CPR using defibrillator after man collapses in Leith
A man was taken to hospital by ambulance after collapsing in Leith on Saturday.
Response officers attended the call and quickly administered lifesaving CPR.
A St John Scotland AED (defibrillator) was utilised until emergency service colleagues from the...
Police urge missing teenager to return home or get in touch
UPDATE 15 SEPTEMBER - Bonnie Bradley, reported missing from Leith has been traced safe and well.
Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the well-being of Bonnie Bradley, 13, who has been missing from...
FBI launch search for people who suffered “emotional injury” ahead of Lockerbie bombing trial
The FBI has launched a search for victims of the Lockerbie bombing, including people who suffered “emotional injury”, ahead of the trial of Abu Agila Masud which is due to take place in America...
Concerns grow for wellbeing of missing 64-year-old man last seen Parkgrove Terrace
Officers are appealing for help to trace a man missing from Edinburgh.
Garry Coyle, 64, was last seen in the Parkgrove Terrace area on the morning of Wednesday, 11 September, 2024 and may have been...
Detectives hunt three men seen running away from break in
Police Scotland is appealing for information after a house was broken into in Livingston.
The break-in happened around 7.20pm on Thursday, 5 September, 2024 in Eastcroft Court.
Jewellery and money were stolen.
Detective Sergeant Derek Smith of...
Extensive cannabis cultivation discovered in West Calder
Drugs with an estimated street value of over £800,000 have been recovered at an address in West Lothian.
Around 8.50am on Tuesday, 10 September, officers searched a property on Young Street in West Calder.
An extensive...
Witness appeal after three cars deliberately set on fire on Edinburgh street
Detectives are appealing for information after three cars were deliberately set on fire in Edinburgh.
Around 11.35pm on Monday, 9 September, 2024, a black Vauxhall Crossland, a black Vauxhall Corsa and a white Vauxhall Corsa...
Police hunt driver of silver Kia Creed following three vehicle crash in Tranent
Police are appealing for witnesses following a crash involving three vehicles in Tranent.
The incident happened around 6.30am on Friday, 6 September 2024 on High Street.
A silver Kia Creed collided with two parked vehicles causing...
Regular police patrols announced to address anti-social behaviour in Nicolson Square area.
Police in Edinburgh are working with partners to address anti-social behaviour in the Nicolson Square area.
Officers are carrying out regular patrols in the area and engaging with the public.
Anyone with information on those responsible...
Man with links to Edinburgh is wanted on recall to prison in England
Police in Kent have issued an appeal for the public’s help to trace Terry Roberts who is wanted on recall to prison.
He has links to Edinburgh in addition to Ramsgate, Maidstone, St Leonards-on-Sea in East Sussex.
Officers say that if...
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