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Man 36 jailed for random attack on stranger
A 36-year-old man has been sentenced in connection with an attempted murder in Edinburgh in 2023.
Terence Reilly was arrested and charged after the attack...
Parking ticket blitz around Livingston petrol station
Police in Livingston have blitzed dangerous parking around the town centre’s Asda petrol station.
The ticketing swoop targeted drivers who parked on the access road...
Man 37 jailed for explosives offences and possession of incident images of children
A 37-year-old man from Edinburgh has been sentenced to 44 months in prison for explosives offences and possession of incident images of children.
Ryan O’Donnell...
Number of police officers under investigation over race and homophobia is on the rise
Official figures show that Police Scotland is investigating more than 100 officers over race and homophobia complaints, and the number of allegations against officers...
Police seek help to trace 31-year-old man missing from hospital
Police are appealing for information to help trace 31-year-old John Park from Livingston who is missing from hospital.
He left St John's Hospital around 4.10pm...
89-year-old woman taken to hospital following crash
Police are appealing for information following a crash involving the driver of a Land Rover and a pedestrian in Edinburgh.
Emergency services were called to...
Motorists advised to avoid Howden Hall area following a crash
Motorists are being advised to avoid the Howden Hall area following a crash.
Emergency services were called to the scene on Howden Hall Road at...
Car stolen following break in to house in Livingston
Police in West Lothian are appealing for information following a housebreaking at a property in Livingston.
The incident happened around 8pm on Saturday, 1 February,...
Five more arrests in connection with Bonfire Night disorder
Five more people have been arrested in connection with disorder offences that took place in Edinburgh on Bonfire Night last year.
As part of the...
Witness appeal after dog attacks woman 57 and her Cairn Terrier pet
Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman and her dog were attacked by another dog in Edinburgh.
The incident happened around 2.30pm in Prestonfield...
Football banning order for fan arrested during Boxing Day Edinburgh derby
A 46-year-old man who was arrested for racially abusing a Hibs player during the Boxing Day Edinburgh derby has been issued with a football...
Police find body in search for missing man
Police officers searching for a 60-year-old man reported missing in Edinburgh have found a body.
Although formal identification has still to take place, Guy Bargery's...
Increase in festive breath and drug tests
Police Scotland carried out more breath tests and more roadside drug tests during the 2024/25 festive drink and drug driving campaign than previous years.
There...
82-year-old woman taken to hospital following crash in Niddrie
An 82-year-old woman has been taken to hospital following a crash in Niddrie.
Around 3.35pm on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, officers were called to a...
Police find missing man’s car in Perth
Police officers searching for a 60-year-old man missing from Edinburgh have traced his car near St Madoes, in Perth.
Guy Bargery was last seen around...
Detectives hunt armed gang after “abhorrent” attack on man in front of his partner...
Detectives in West Lothian are appealing for information after a man was attacked and seriously injured in front of his partner and child in...
Growing concerns for welfare of missing 60-year-old man
Police are seeking the help of the public to trace a 60-year-old man reported missing from Edinburgh.
Guy Bargery was last seen around 9.15am on...
Three schools to remain closed on Monday in Edinburgh
Drummond High School, Forrester High School and Craigmount High School will remain closed until further building inspections have been conducted. These are due to...
Death of a six-year-old girl in West Calder is being treated as murder
The death of a six-year-old girl in West Calder is being treated as murder.
On Monday, 20 January, 2025, officers attended at a property in...
Police urge vigilance following theft and attempted theft of motorhomes
Police are carrying out enquiries following the theft and attempted theft of motorhomes in the Lothians and Scottish Borders.
These include the theft of a...
Police presence to remain in West Calder as investigation into deaths continues
Officers from Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team have been deployed to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deaths of a 36-year-old man and a six-year-old...
Two men arrested after cannabis cultivations discovered
Two men have been arrested and charged in connection with drugs offences after large scale cannabis cultivations were discovered in Livingston, West Calder, Edinburgh...
Roads closed as police investigate report of non-hazardous substances in capital
POLICE UPDATE: Roads around The Pleasance area in Edinburgh have re-opened following the examination of non-hazardous substances found within a building.
EOD assessed the items...
Police launch extensive investigation into death of man and child in West Lothian
Police in West Lothian have launched an extensive investigation to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the death of a 36-year-old man and a six-year-old girl...
Two children taken to hospital with serious injuries following crash in Penicuik
Police are appealing for information following a serious injury collision on Bog Road, Penicuik that took place on Sunday, January 19, 2025.
Around 3.20pm, officers...
Police Scotland support new ethics, conduct and scrutiny bill
Police Scotland support a bill to further improve police complaints and police conduct procedures which has been passed by the Scottish Parliament.
The Police (Ethics,...
Detectives probe break in to premises in Uphall
Detectives are appealing for information following a break-in and theft at a premises in Uphall which took place around 8.40pm on Friday, 17 January,...
Nine new probationary police constables welcomed to Edinburgh Division
This week Chief Superintendent David Robertson welcomed nine new Probationary Police Constables to Edinburgh Division.
The Divisional Commander discussed some of the incidents they have...
Police concerned for welfare of missing family
UPDATE The family has now been traced safe and well. Police say that “A 32-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman have been arrested and...
Man 30 jailed following incidents involving imitation firearm
A man has been jailed in connection with an attempted robbery in Edinburgh and a robbery in Glasgow that happened in February 2024.
Issa Mohamed,...
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