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Two men convicted at High Court after body found in Leith flat
Two men have been convicted following the death of a 59-year-old man in the Leith area of Edinburgh.
The body of Garry O’Neill was found...
Woman 31 rushed to hospital following hit and run crash on The Wisp
Police are appealing for information following a serious crash in Edinburgh on Saturday, 7 September, 2024.
Around 2.10pm officers were called to the collision involving...
The Wisp closed in both directions following a crash
The Wisp, Edinburgh is closed in both directions following a crash which was reported to police around 2.10pm Saturday, 7 September, 2024.
Emergency services...
Man 39 charged in connection with death of Khasha Smith
A man arrested by detectives investigating the disappearance of Khasha Smith has been charged.
Khasha, of Edinburgh, was last seen to be safe and well...
Police “growing increasingly concerned” for welfare of missing teenager
POLICE SCOTLAND update: "Sophie Webster, who was reported missing from Edinburgh, has been traced safe and well.
"Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal."
Police...
Police seek help to trace missing 82-year-old man from Little France
Police are appealing for the help of the public to trace an 82-year-old man reported missing from the Little France area of Edinburgh.
David Duncan...
Police carry out day of action to tackle off-road motorbikes following increase in complaints
Police officers yesterday Thursday 5 September 2024 carried out a day of action to tackle off-road motorbikes.
It follows an increase in reports of...
Detectives investigating the disappearance of Khasha Smith have arrested a man
Detectives investigating the disappearance of Khasha Smith have arrested a man as they continue to appeal for information.
Khasha, of Edinburgh, was last seen to...
Police looking for missing woman Khasha Smith search area near Calder Road
Officers conducting enquiries to locate missing woman Khasha Smith today Wednesday, 4 September, 2024 began searching an area off Calder Road in Edinburgh.
The work...
Extensive enquiries ongoing into three housebreakings in Livingston
Detectives are appealing for information following three theft by housebreakings which occurred in the Livingston area of West Lothian on Tuesday, 3 September, 2024.
The...
Burgh of Leith police inspector’s name included in the Scottish Police Memorial Trust roll...
A former Burgh of Leith police inspector’s name has been included in the Scottish Police Memorial Trust roll of honour.
Earlier today Wednesday 4 September...
Police charge 58-year-old man in connection with fatal crash on M8
A 58-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with road traffic offences following a fatal crash on the M8 near junction 1.
The...
Police Scotland release CCTV image after smoke pyrotechnic devices ignited at Celtic Park in...
Police Scotland has released CCTV images of a man they believe may have information which could assist them with an ongoing investigation into culpable...
Rapist 20 to “face the consequences of his deplorable actions”
A 20-year-old man has been jailed for seven years in connection with a series of serious sexual offences in Edinburgh.
Sam Brown was sentenced at...
Man 34 jailed for more than nine years for violent and sexual offences against...
A man has been jailed for more than nine years for violent and sexual offences against women in the Edinburgh and Midlothian areas.
Jamie Wilson,...
Police concerned for welfare of missing woman last seen in Balcarres Street
Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace 66-year-old Karen Ross, who has been reported missing from Edinburgh.
Karen was last seen around...
Teenager arrested in connection with robbery on Robert Burns Drive
Police investigating a robbery in Robert Burns Drive have arrested a 19-year-old male.
The incident took place around 10pm on Tuesday 27 August.
Following the incident,...
Police apprehend two teenagers making off from stolen Vespa scooter
Police apprehended two teenagers who were subsequently charged with the theft of a Vespa scooter following an incident in the west of Edinburgh last...
Two elderly women left distressed after being robbed of car by masked gang
Detectives are appealing for information following a robbery which occurred in Edinburgh on the evening of Tuesday, 27 August, 2024.
Around 10pm an 88-year-old woman...
Man 26 described by police as ‘a danger to women’ jailed for eight years
A man has been jailed for eight years for serious sexual offences in Edinburgh.
Connor Hagley, 26, pleaded guilty to the abuse, including rape, of...
Police concerned for welfare of missing 77-year-old man
UPDATE from Police Scotland "Stuart Blaikie, who was reported missing from Penicuik, has been traced.
"Thank you to everyone who shared our earlier appeal."
Police are...
Detectives hunt two people who made off from scene of housebreakings
Detectives are appealing for information following two reports of housebreaking at a premises on Links Road in Longniddry
The first incident happened around 2am on...
Capital has highest hate crime rate in the country
Edinburgh now has "the highest rate of hate crimes in Scotland" with 22.1 offences per 10,000 people in a year, according to Police Scotland...
UPDATE: Princes Street now open following earlier closure
UPDATE FROM POLICE SCOTLAND:
Princes Street is now open, between the junction on South Charlotte Street and Frederick Street, following earlier concerns with flagpoles on...
Teenager charged with attempted murder following alleged stabbing near High School
Police have charged an 18-year-old youth with attempted murder after a 20-year-old man was allegedly stabbed near Boroughmuir High School.
Emergency services received a report...
Man and woman convicted of human trafficking offences in Edinburgh
A woman and man have been convicted of human trafficking offences in Edinburgh, Dundee, Aberdeen and Inverness.
Mananchaya Wanitthanawet, 40 and Cameron Wilson, 30, were...
Police growing concerned for welfare of missing 63-year-old woman
Police have issued a renewed appeal for help from the public to trace a 63-year-old woman.
Janette Johnston was reported missing on Saturday, 17 August,...
Police charge 15-year-old boy in connection with serious assault on Craigentinny Road
A 15-year-old male has been arrested and charged in connection with a serious assault which took place on Craigentinny Road, near to Christiemillar Avenue,...
Chief Constable praises “good sense of our communities” during periods of violence and disorder
Scotland's Chief Constable Jo Farrell praised the good sense of our communities during periods of violence and disorder in other parts of the United...
Missing 15-year-old boy from Bellshill believed to have travelled to Edinburgh
Police are continuing with their efforts to trace Daniel Carroll 15 who has been reported missing from the Bellshill area.
Daniel was last seen leaving...
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