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Biker killed in crash seconds after failing to stop for police

Posted on 24 September 2026 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Road policing officers are appealing for witnesses following a fatal crash in Leith. At 6.36pm on Wednesday while on routine patrol, two officers signalled for a Yamaha YZF R6 motorcycle to stop in the Seafield Road area. The motorcycle failed…

Police name man who died in supermarket car park crash

Posted on 20 February 2026 by newsteam |

A pedestrian who died in a crash in a supermarket carpark has been named. He was Bill Hepburn, aged 66, from the city. His family has asked for privacy and released the following statement: “Our family are heartbroken at the…

Police appeal for witnesses after man knocked down in early hours of New Year’s Day

Posted on 6 January 2026 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Police are appealing for information after a man was seriously injured in a crash on Queensferry Road. The incident happened around 12.30am on Thursday near the Dean Bridge. The 81-year-old was hit by a white Suzuki Ignis. Emergency services attended and the…

Two Post Offices raided within 20 minutes as thieves nick around £10,000

Posted on 28 December 2025 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Police are investigating after two local Post Offices were robbed in the early hours of this morning. It is believed that around £10,000 was stolen from a shop in Muirhouse. The first break-in took place at the Barnton Post Office…

Arrests made after firearm recovered on Roseburn path

Posted on 13 June 2025 by newsteam |

Detectives investigating the violent incidents in the East and West of the country have made two further arrests, bringing the total to 44. Following the recovery of a firearm in the Roseburn Path area of Edinburgh on Wednesday, 11 June,…

Firearm recovered on Roseburn Path as part of investigation into gang feud

Posted on 11 June 2025 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Officers carrying out enquiries in the Roseburn Path area of the city have recovered a firearm. The weapon was found around 11am todayas part of Operation Portaledge, the ongoing investigation into violent incidents in the East and West of the…

Man arrested following alleged sex attack on teenager

Posted on 1 June 2025 by newsteam |

A man has been arrested following the alleged rape of a schoolgirl. The 15-year-old was allegedly targeted by the man, who was wearing a balaclava, at a bus stop in the city last week. Officers claim the girl was lured…

Police are continuing to probe linked organised crime incidents

Posted on 23 March 2025 by newsteam |

A major investigation into the discharge of firearms and associated criminal incidents in Edinburgh is continuing, police have confirmed. A team of detectives, along with specialist and divisional officers, are working on this inquiry. Significant CCTV footage has also been…

Teenager injured in ‘targeted’ attack in Portobello

Posted on 11 January 2025 by newsteam |

Detectives are appealing for information after an 18-year-old man was found seriously injured on Bath Street, Portobello at 6.40pm last night. Emergency services attended and he was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary where his injuries are described as serious but…

Woman dies following Corstorphine collision as police issue further appeal.

Posted on 4 January 2025 by newsteam |

Road policing officers are continuing to appeal for information following a now fatal crash involving a car and a pedestrian. The incident happened around 5.45pm on Monday, 30 December, on St John’s Road between the Drumbrae roundabout and Corstorphine Bank…