Prestonfield murder victim named by Police
Police in Edinburgh can now confirm the identity of a man who died in the Prestonfield area on Thursday 21 February. He was Alasdair Forsyth from Edinburgh. The 67-year-old was…
Month: February 2019
Firefighters in attendance at Arthur’s Seat gorse fire
Ten firefighters are battling a gorse fire which broke out on Arthur’s Seat earlier tonight. Two fire appliances and an all terrain vehicle were called to the blaze just after…
Transport Police issue CCTV image following indecency incident on Edinburgh train
Officers from British Transport Police are today releasing an image of a man they believe may be able to assist them with their investigation in to an offence of indecency…
Man suffers large cut to his face during attempted robbery in Edinburgh
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses following an assault an attempted robbery in the city centre. The incident happened around 11.45pm on Saturday 23rd February in the St Cuthbert’s…
Teenagers charged following Prestonfield murder
Police in Edinburgh have charged three teenagers in connection with the death of a man in the Prestonfield area. Officers were called to a flat in Clearburn Road around 10.40pm…
Edinburgh Council sets budget for 2019/20
The City of Edinburgh Council has today set it’s budget for 2019/20. Taking on board the results from extensive public consultation, councillors agreed a £1bn package of spending for the next financial…
Police name man who died in Murrayburn Road collision
Police in Edinburgh can confirm the name of a 42-year-old man who died following a road traffic collision on Murrayburn Road. He was Paul Forsyth of Edinburgh. The incident happened…
Police appeal for witnesses after man dies in Murrayburn Road collision
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road collision in the West of the city. The incident happened around 3.50pm on Wednesday 20th February on Murrayburn Road,…
Teenager jailed following city centre knife attacks
A teenager has today been sentenced to four years in prison for violent attacks on two men in Edinburgh city centre last year. The now 17-year-old, who can’t be named for…
Police issues image of a man they wish to trace following indecency incident
Police in Edinburgh have released an image of a man that officers wish to trace in connection with an investigation into an indecency offence in the city centre. The incident happened…