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Police Scotland Youth Volunteers Annual Awards for 2018
More than 200 Police Scotland Youth and Adult Volunteers from as far away as Shetland and Stranraer gathered at the Police Scotland College, Tulliallan,...
Police publish quarterly crime stats
The Quarter 4 Management Information Report which provides in-depth information about Police Scotland and recorded crime across the country was published today.
The data, while...
Witness appeal following assault in Fountainbridge
Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault in the Fountainbridge area which took place around 1.05am on Sunday morning near to the Fountain Park...
Police hunt driver of stolen Audi A3 after fatal crash
A criminal investigation is underway following a fatal road collision that took place in the early hours of Friday 25th May.
At around 12.30am, a grey Audi A3...
Two men due in court after drugs seizure
Two men aged 22 and 59 are due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court after heroin and cocaine worth around £300,000 was found during police raids...
Witness appeal after hedge fire in Mayfield
Police are appealing for witnesses as part of an ongoing investigation into a fire in Mayfield which took place around 2.20pm yesterday afternoon.
A 12ft by...
Body found in car after four vehicle collision on Maybury Road
A body has been discovered inside a car which caught fire following a four-vehicle collision on Maybury Road at 12.30am this morning.
Police have closed the...
Cyclist in purse snatch
Police are appealing for witnesses after the theft of a purse on Groathill Drive North which took place around 12.30pm yesterday.
The purse was taken...
Small number of victims scammed out of £1.2m in past three weeks
Police are urging members of the public to be on their guard after a small number of victims were scammed out of a total...
Police respond to HMICS report on call handling progress
Police Scotland have responded to the report by Her Majesties Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland on call handling which was published earlier today.
ACC Nelson...
Report on Police Scotland’s progress regarding call handling published today
A report considering the current state of police call handling and the progress made by Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority (SPA) in...
Taser training for 500 officers will start at the end of May
The training of around 500 Specially Trained Officers (STOs) in the use of Conducted Energy Devices (Taser) will begin at the end of May...
Cannabis cultivation discovered at industrial unit in Loanhead
Police are appealing for witnesses after a cannabis cultivation was discovered at an industrial unit in Loanhead on Friday 18th May.
Police officers attended at...
Man charged in connection with deliberate fire at flat in Loanhead
Police investigating following a fire at a flat in Loanhead have charged a 50-year-old man.
Emergency services attended the property on the High Street at around...
Police release CCTV image following indecent incident in Debenhams
Police are appealing for information to help trace a man they wish to speak to in relation to an ongoing investigation into an indecent...
Police launch campaign to target bogus callers
Police Scotland have launched a two week campaign to raise awareness of bogus callers under Operation Monarda.
Between April and September 2017, 336 victims of doorstep...
Witness appeal following break-in to flat in Constitution Street
Police are appealing for witnesses following a break-in at a flat in Constitution Street, between the junctions with Bernard Street and Tower Street which took place between...
Police urge motor cyclists to ride safely after winter break
Following the deaths of two motorcyclists on Scotland's roads last weekend, Assistant Chief Constable Mark Williams is appealing to all bikers to ride safely,...
Police urge vigilance following suspicious callers in East Lothian
Police are urging people to be vigilant following a number of suspicious caller incidents involving two men in the Prestonpans, Cockenzie and Port Seton...
Police release CCTV image in connection with city centre robbery
Police investigating a robbery in the city centre have released a CCTV image of a man they believe may be able to assist with the...
Man charged with breach of the peace following disturbance at primary school
A 33-year-old man has been charged following a disturbance at the Fox Covert Primary School in Corstorphine.
Officers were called to the scene around 1.40pm on...
Armed police officers assist with over 50 incidents since role extended last week
Since the extension of their roles was implemented last week, officers in Armed Response Vehicles (ARVs) have assisted with over 50 incidents reporting concern...
SafeLives charity will train 14,000 police officers to identify controlling behaviour
National charity SafeLives has been appointed to train 14,000 Police Scotland officers in identifying controlling behaviours to support the introduction of the new Domestic...
Witness appeal following West Lothian break-ins
Police are appealing for witnesses following a series of break-ins and attempted break-ins to business premises in Uphall and Broxburn, West Lothian which took...
Significant police presence at Hibs v Rangers game on Sunday
Police are advising fans attending the Hibernian v Rangers match at Easter Road tomorrow to enjoy the final fixture of the football season for both...
Witness appeal after householders disturb three men inside their Bathgate home
Police are appealing for information following a housebreaking and theft which took place around 11pm on Wednesday 9 May at an address in the...
Police support Mental Health Awareness Week 14th – 20th May
This year, for Mental Health Awareness Week (14th – 20th May), the Mental Health Foundation is focusing on stress.
Research shows that two thirds of...
Police release CCTV images in connection with serious assault at USave shop
Police have released CCTV images of a man they wish to trace in connection with a serious assault and attempted robbery which took place around 9.30pm...
Police release CCTV images following attempted robbery at newsagent shop
Police have released images of a man after an attempted robbery in the city centre which took place at GT2 newsagents, in Spittal Street around...
Man arrested following assault outside Shandwick Place bar
A 28-year-old man has been arrested and charged following an assault in the West End of Edinburgh which resulted in a 52-year-old man suffering serious...
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