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Police Scotland’s largest and most ethnically diverse intake complete training
Police Scotland’s largest ever intake of new officers has today officially joined the ranks.
213 recruits, who began training in June, took to the Parade...
Chief Constable granted special leave following a complaint from colleague
Chief Constable Phil Gormley has been granted special leave following a complaint made against him by a member of his Force Executive.
He denies the...
Dog owners across Scotland could face criminal charges if their dog attacks an assistance...
Dog owners across Scotland could face criminal charges if their dog attacks an assistance dog.
From January 2016 to September 2017, 25 dogs from Guide...
Witness appeal following serious assault in Musselburgh
A police investigation is underway following a serious assault in Eskview Terrace, Musselburgh which happened around 12.50pm on Monday afternoon.
A 30-year-old man was attacked by an...
Witness appeal following two deliberate fires in Tranent
Police are appealing for witnesses following a number of deliberate fires in Tranent.
The first incident was reported to police at around 10 a.m. on Friday...
Woman seriously injured after falling from bridge onto City Bypass
A woman was seriously injured after falling from a bridge onto the carriageway at the Calder junction of the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass around 4pm yesterday...
Family pay tribute to teenager who died following Regent Street collision
Police have confirmed the identity of a teenager who died during a road collision on Regent Road on Sunday 3rd September.
He was 17-year-old Abdul Sajjad...
Domestic Abuse Advocates visit Edinburgh Area Control Room
National Domestic Abuse Advocates have recently visited the Edinburgh Area Control Room and Service Centre to gain an understanding of the work undertaken by...
Witness appeal after fatal collision on Regent Road
Police have appealed for witnesses after the 17-year-old male driver of a Ford Fiesta died following a collision with a parked Citroen Relay van around...
Witness appeal following deliberate fire in Wester Hailes stair
Police are appealing for information after a common stair within in a block of flats was set alight in the early hours of this...
Man attacked near to Bathgate train station
A police investigation is underway after a 36-year-old man was seriously injured by a group of three men in a weapon attack close to Bathgate...
Police release CCTV images following Dundee Street attack
Police released CCTV images of a man they wish to trace in connection with a serious assault which occurred in the city centre earlier...
Police raid houses linked to terror group PKK
Police have raided a number of houses in Edinburgh with possible links to the terrorist group the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK)
No arrests were made...
Man pleads guilty to fraudulent scheme at Edinburgh cemetery
A man responsible for a fraudulent scheme at an Edinburgh cemetery has today been convicted at Edinburgh Sheriff Court.
William Henderson pled guilty to a...
Man arrested in connection with Drylaw hit and run
Police have arrested a 20-year-old man following a hit and run collision in the Drylaw area.
A 10-year-old boy sustained serious injuries and continues to be...
Thieves use stolen Landrover in crime spree throughout Edinburgh and Midlothian
Detectives believe that a number of thieves have used a stolen Landrover to raid a newsagent, carvery and dentist.
The vehicle was stolen from Cluny Drive...
Witness appeal after woman attacked in Muirhouse
A police investigation is underway after a 23-year-old woman was seriously assaulted around 3.30am on Sunday morning as she was walking home in the...
Witness appeal after 69-year-old woman robbed in Dalkeith
A police investigation is underway after a 69-year-old woman was assaulted and robbed in Scott's Close Dalkeith between St Andrews Street and High Street at...
Four electric motorcycles stolen during Ravelston break-in
Police are appealing for witnesses following a housebreaking where four electric motorcycles were stolen.
The incident happened between 11pm on Tuesday 22 August and 12noon...
Police and firefighters deliver motorcycle safety seminar in Midlothian
Road Policing Officers this week teamed up with colleagues from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service to deliver a motorcycle safety seminar in Midlothian.
The...
Missing man Norman Skivington traced safe and well at Jewel
Missing man Norman Skivington has been traced safe and well.
The 60-year-old was found around 1 a.m. this morning near the Asda supermarket at the Jewel.
Police have issued...
Missing woman Fiona McMaster found safe and well on Isle of Skye
Police have confirmed that Fiona McMaster has been traced safe and well.
The 41-year-old was found on the Isle of Skye at around 10am on...
Police release CCTV images following Grassmarket assault
Police have released images of a woman they wish to trace in connection with an ongoing investigation into a serious assault in the city...
Man who murdered his friend in Scotland Street flat sentenced to life imprisonment
A man who murdered his friend at a property in Edinburgh's New Town has been jailed.
Kieran Davies (photographed above), 28, was sentenced to life...
Scottish Police Authority Chief Executive John Foley expected to retire early
The chief executive of the Scottish Police Authority (SPA) John Foley is expected to retire early from his position in October, when the SPA...
Police launch ‘One Punch Can Ruin Two Lives’ campaign
Twelve per cent of recorded violent crime in Scotland (2015-16) involved a single punch, and Police Scotland is today launching its national ‘One Punch...
Police respond to changes in crime recording procedures
Police Scotland have today published the Q1 Management Information for 2017/18 which can be accessed here.
Deputy Chief Constable Iain Livingston has responded to this...
Increased police patrols after teenage girl assaulted in Livingston
Police are appealing for information after a teenager was assaulted around 5am on Sunday 20 August in the Dedridge area of Livingston.
A 17-year-old female was...
WW1 medals stolen during break-in at South Queensferry
Police are appealing for witnesses following a break-in and theft in South Queensferry which took place sometime between 8.45 a.m. on Sunday 20th and 2.50...
Woman charged with motoring offences
A woman has been charged with a number of motoring offences following what police describe as "a proactive stop of a vehicle" in the...
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