Police appeal following attempted robbery in Loanhead
Detectives in Midlothian are appealing for information following the attempted robbery of a woman in Loanhead. The incident took place in a leisure centre car park on George Avenue around…
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Man charged following the death of Margaret Parker and two further attempted murders
A 36-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of Margaret Parker. He has also been charged in relation to the attempted murder of a 55-year-old…
Police appeal after man seriously injured in attack
Detectives are appealing for information after a man suffered serious injuries during an attack last night. The 62-year-old was rushed to hospital for treatment following the assault which happened around…
Residents evacuated after devastating early morning fire
Emergency services are still in attendance at an early morning blaze that ripped through a block of flats. Residents in the building on Telford Drive escaped safely and were evacuated…
Man arrested in connection with the death of Nashir Ahmed
A 38-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of 65-year-old Nashir Ahmed. Mr Ahmed died following an incident at a bus stop on Ferry Road near to…
Murder investigation launched after man dies in hospital days after bus stop attack
Detectives have launched a murder investigation after a man died in hospital days after being attacked at a bus stop. Nashir Ahmed, 65, died after being attacked on Sunday night…
Family of missing woman Kasha Smith issue appeal for information
Detectives are continuing enquiries to locate Khasha Smith, 35, who is missing from the Calder area. Extensive enquiries are ongoing and we have established that the last known confirmed sighting…
Investigation launched after woman found dead in flat earlier today
Detectives have launched an investigation after the body of a woman was discovered in a flat earlier today. Emergency services raced to the property on Barn Park in Wester Hailes…
Family pay tribute to “perfect son” who died after being struck by bin lorry
Police have named the 11-year-old boy who died after being struck by a bin lorry on Whitehouse Road. Thomas Wong, who lived in Edinburgh, was riding his bicycle when he…
A boy has been killed following a collision with a bin lorry earlier today
An 11-year-old boy has died following a collision on Whitehouse Road earlier today. The incident happened around 8.20am near to the junction with Braehead Road. The boy was riding a…