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Police Scotland send four officers to support fans at World Cup
Four Police Scotland officers will travel to America to support Scotland fans at the World Cup.
The tournament is being held in the United States, Canada and...
Man 25 pleads guilty to murder of Gary Nicol in Livingston
A 25-year-old man has pleaded guilty to the murder Gary Nicol in Livingston in September 2024.
Around 2am on Thursday, 26 September, 2024, Gary was found on Bankton Lane...
Missing 51-year-old man last seen in Northfield Avenue area
Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace 51-year-old Rhys Williams, who has been reported missing in Edinburgh.
He was last seen around 12pm...
Missing 15-year-old Grangemouth girl last seen in Edinburgh city centre
Police are appealing to the public to help trace 15-year-old Hollie Thompson, who is reported missing from Grangemouth.
She was last seen walking in the...
Police seize another illegal off-road bike in Edinburgh
Police officers from the South East Community Policing Team seized another illegal off-road bike yesterday Friday 5 June 2026.
Officers spotted the bike being ridden in a dangerous manner...
Drugs and weapons seized during raid on West Lothian shop
Police in West Lothian have arrested and charged a 59-year-old man following a raid at a shop in Whitburn.
The search took place under warrant on...
Police following positive line of enquiry after spate of break ins to cars in...
Police are appealing for information following a series of break-ins and attempted break-ins to vehicles in the Roslin and Bilston areas.
Between Saturday, 31 May,...
Man jailed for attack that left victim permanently disfigured
A 22-year-old man has been sentenced in connection with an assault in Edinburgh in December, 2023 which left a man permanently disfigured.
Alijo Danso was sentenced to...
Man due in court in connection with death of 50-year-old man in city centre...
Police have arrested and charged a 36-year-old man in connection with the death of a man in Edinburgh city centre last year.
Around 6am on Wednesday,...
Body found in search for missing 20-year-old man
Police officers searching for a missing man have found a body.
He is yet to be formally identified, however, the family of 20-year-old Daniel Mrimi, who...
Police appeal for witnesses after report of woman in distress near Zoo
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses following a report of a woman in distress in the Corstorphine area of the city.
Between Monday, 25...
Police release image of man following series of housebreaking incidents in Edinburgh
An image of a man who police believe may be able to assist with an ongoing investigation into a series of housebreaking incidents in Edinburgh has...
Man jailed for sexual offences against vulnerable women in East Lothian
A 53-year-old man has been jailed for eight years for raping a woman and sexually assaulting another woman in East Lothian.
Robert Wilson sexually abused...
Concern growing for welfare of missing 20-year-old man who was last seen in Morningside
Police are appealing for the public’s assistance to help trace 20-year-old Daniel Mrimi who has been reported missing from Edinburgh
He was last seen in...
Police appeal for help to trace missing 47-year-old man
Police in West Lothian are appealing for the help of the public in tracing Norman McCann, 47, who has been reported missing.
He was last...
Body of man found in Colinton Road area – missing man’s family informed
The body of a man has been found in the Colinton Road area.
The discovery was made around 1.20am this morning Sunday 31 May 2026.
Formal...
Detectives issue description of masked suspect following Fauldhouse break-in
Police are appealing for information following a housebreaking in West Lothian.
Around 11.45pm on Thursday, 28 May, 2026, access was gained to a property on...
Concerns growing for missing man last seen in Gyle area
Police are appealing for information to help trace a 53-year-old man missing from Edinburgh.
Christopher Rodger was last seen in the Gyle area around 9am...
Investigation launched following report of assault on Gorgie Road
Police have launched an investigation into an assault on Gorgie Road yesterday afternoon, Thursday 28 May 2026.
Emergency services were called to the scene around...
Police tackle antisocial behaviour and the use of illegal e-bikes in Wester Hailes
Police officers in Wester Hailes have been targeting antisocial behaviour and the use of illegal e-bikes.
They have been supported by colleagues from the dog...
Man charged following fatal crash in Bathgate
A 21-year-old man arrested last year following a fatal crash in Bathgate has now been charged in connection with multiple road traffic offences.
The incident...
Investigation underway after car set on fire at property on Balderston Gardens North
An investigation is underway after a car was set on fire at a property on Balderston Gardens North in Edinburgh around 4am on Wednesday 27 May 2026.
The...
Two suspects sought after 58-year-old man attacked in Livingston
Two Detectives are appealing for information after a 58-year-old man was seriously assaulted in West Lothian on Sunday, 24 May, 2026.
Around 10.45pm, the man...
Police seize Surron bike and charge 15-year-old boy with road traffic offences
Police in West Lothian have charged a 15-year-old boy with a number of road traffic offences after he was seen riding on a Surron bike in Whitburn.
The bike has now been...
Police appeal for information to establish cause of fire on Arthur’s Seat
Police are appealing for information following a fire on Arthur's Seat.
Around 7.05pm on Monday, 25 May, 2026, officers received a report of the fire.
Emergency...
Road closures in place after lorry crashes into house
Emergency services are in attendance at Brand Drive, Edinburgh following a crash, involving a lorry having struck a house.
The incident took place around 2.25pm...
Emergency Edinburgh council meeting called over cancelled taxi outing
An emergency council meeting has been called over the forced cancellation of the annual Edinburgh Taxi Trades Outing.
The long-running event, which takes children with...
Successful first year for Police Scotland’s Retail Crime Taskforce
Police Scotland’s Retail Crime Taskforce has supported over 1,300 arrests for retail crime offences since it launched in April last year.
The dedicated unit was established following an initial £3m...
Sporting goods stolen during break-in to business premises near Uphall
Police are appealing for information following a break-in and theft in West Lothian.
Around 10.50pm on Saturday, 23 May, 2026, access was gained to a...
Man pronounced dead after taking unwell on Ferry Road
A man has died after taking unwell on Ferry Road at around 1.50pm this afternoon, Monday, May 25.
Emergency services responded but the man was pronounced dead...
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