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Detectives hunt three masked men following serious assault in Edinburgh
Detectives in Edinburgh are appealing for information after a man was seriously assaulted.
Around 10.20pm on Saturday, 20 June, 2026, officers were called to a...
New officers report for duty across Scotland’s communities
A new cohort of 71 officers are getting ready to report for duty across Scotland's communities following the successful conclusion of their first stage...
Witness appeal following fatal crash on A198 near Longniddry
An 80-year-old man has died following a one-vehicle crash on the A198 at Longniddry earlier this morning.
The incident happened at around 6am on...
Three new appointments to Police Scotland’s leadership team
The Scottish Police Authority has announced three senior appointments to Police Scotland’s leadership team following recruitment processes.
Assistant Chief Constable (ACC) Stuart Houston has been...
Two men to appear in court following serious assault in Edinburgh
Detectives have arrested and charged two men aged 34 and 32 in connection with a serious assault on Ardshiel Avenue in Edinburgh.
A 32-year-old man was taken...
Man 30 arrested after cocaine and heroin valued at over £200,000 seized in raid
Police in East Lothian have arrested and charged a 30-year-old man in connection with drugs offences after over £200,000 Class A drugs were found...
Police appeal for help to trace driver of white Mercedes SUV after cyclist injured...
Police are appealing for information following a crash involving a cyclist and the driver of a vehicle on the A704 between West Calder and Forth.
The incident...
Police hunt man and woman following robbery on Niddrie Mains Road
Police are appealing for information following a robbery and assault in Edinburgh.
The incident happened around 8.30pm on Monday, 22 June, 2026, on Niddrie Mains...
Police false alarm in Edinburgh as “firearm” turns out to be BB gun
THERE WAS a false alarm in Edinburgh city centre on Tuesday night, after reports of a “suspected firearm” turned out to be nothing more than a BB gun.
A...
Police remind public of law on use of motorbikes, e-bikes, quad bikes and off-road bikes
Police are reminding the public about the anti-social and illegal use of motorbikes, e-bikes, quad bikes and off-road bikes.
With the summer months upon us, officers are out...
Police hunt driver of red Mercedes who failed to stop after crash at Sheriffhall...
Police are appealing for information after the driver of a car failed to stop following a crash near Dalkeith on Monday, 22 June, 2026.
Around 7.05pm, a white Volkswagen Polo...
Police appeal for witnesses following sudden death of cyclist in St Marks Park
Police have appealed for witnesses including two passers-by after a cyclist took unwell and sadly died in an Edinburgh park.
Around 6.50am on Tuesday, 23...
Police Scotland responds to Peter Murrell’s prison sentence
Peter Murrell has been sentenced to five years and three months in prison at the High Court in Edinburgh this morning Tuesday 23 June 2026.
This...
Six people arrested following spate gang war related incidents across Edinburgh
Police have arrested and charged six people in connection with various offences following a series of incidents in the Edinburgh area which are believed to...
Police in West Lothian release photo of stolen motorbike
Police in West Lothian have released a photograph of a motorbike that was stolen last week.
The theft took place between 0300am and 0620am hours...
Two teenage girls and a 26-year-old man injured following Gala day celebrations in Livingston
Two teenage girls and a man were taken to hospital after being injured in a disturbance involving 'many people' in Livingston at the weekend...
Police thank public for identifying youths involved in disturbance in West Lothian
Two male youths have been identified and charged in connection with disturbance in West Lothian.
Police received numerous reports of disorder within Whitburn on the...
Witness appeal following theft of vehicle from Livingston
Detectives are appealing for information following the theft of a A blue BMW M4 Competition from Livingston.
The incident happened around 7.05pm on Saturday, 20...
Police appeal for help to trace missing teenager
Police in West Lothian are appealing for information to help trace a teenager reported missing.
Shaun Montgomery, 14, was last seen around 1200hrs on Thursday...
First Minister meets with Muslim leaders after attacks in Edinburgh
First Minister John Swinney has condemned what he called a "heinous" suspected anti-Muslim attack in Edinburgh on Friday.
Along with government ministers he received an...
Update on Edinburgh attacks – man charged
A 36-year-old man was arrested and has now been charged following events in three areas of Edinburgh in which five men were injured.
Police Scotland...
Counter Terrorism officers involved in investigation into series of incidents across city
Police Scotland has issued an update on the arrest of a 36-year-old man following a series of incidents across the city last night Friday...
Police arrest 36-year-old man following series of incidents across city – Four people taken...
Police have arrested a 36-year-old man following a number of incidents at various locations across Edinburgh last night.
Four people have been taken to hospital.
Officers have not specified any...
Update: Edinburgh Airport has reopened following evacuation
Edinburgh Airport was evacuated last night as a precaution following a report of a potentially suspicious package.
The incident was reported around 6.50pm on Friday,...
Scottish Partnership Against Rural Crime (SPARC) marks 10th anniversary
The Scottish Partnership Against Rural Crime (SPARC), a multi-agency group chaired by Police Scotland, is marking its 10th anniversary in June 2026.
Over the last...
Two youths charged with theft of vehicle from Pencaitland
Police in East Lothian have charged two male youths in connection with the theft of a motor vehicle from Pencaitland,
The theft took place during the early hours of...
Police concerned for welfare of man who called them from Nicolson Square then hung...
Officers in Edinburgh are asking for the public’s assistance in tracing a man who contacted police with concerns for his welfare.
At 5.05pm on Thursday, 18 June, 2026, a...
Police link 52 offences to 14 youngsters in north Edinburgh
Police in the north of Edinburgh have linked 52 offences to 14 youngsters.
This follows concerns about the behaviour of groups of youngsters in the...
Witness appeal after 6-year-old boy injured after crash in Tranent
Police are appealing for information following a crash in Tranent.
Around 5pm on Saturday, 13 June, 2026, officers received a report of a crash involving...
Four men due to appear in court after lorry driven into house
Detectives have arrested and charged four men in connection with culpable and reckless conduct following a police operation on Thursday, 18 June, 2026.
It follows...
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