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Armed police officers have surrounded a block of flats in Lochend as part of a pre-planned operation this morning.  Around six armed officers and a police dog unit are on the scene on Lochend Avenue.  Cordons have been put up…

Police in Midlothian are appealing for information after a man indecently exposed himself in Dalkeith. The incident happened around 5.40 pm on Wednesday, 13 May, 2020, when two 11-year-old girls were approached by a man in woodland at the rear…

Police are appealing for information after a man suffered serious injuries following a disturbance in the Restalrig area of the city. The incident happened around 10.30pm last night on Hawkhill Avenue. A 27-year-old man was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary…

A man who attacked three people in the city centre in November 2018 has been jailed. Peter Cameron was sentenced to a minimum of 6 years imprisonment and subject to an order for lifelong restriction following the attempted murder of…

Police have issued a CCTV image as they appeal for information following an assault in Duke Street. Officers are trying to find the man that they believe may have information that can assist them with their investigation. The incident happened…

Police are probing the “unexplained” death of a man who was found dead in a flat in Leith last night.  Officers responded to the property in Bathfield just after 8pm.  Forensic officers have spent the day carrying out their investigation…

Police in Edinburgh are appealing for information from the public to trace a man from the local area. Thomas Foley Smith (29) was last seen at the Cairn Hotel, Windsor Street around 12noon on Friday 8 May. He is described…

A drowning cat sparked a full-scale water rescue when he jumped into the Water of Leith earlier today.  Nine-year-old Louis was clinging on to some wood in the river for over an hour before a specialist water rescue team from…

First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has announced a change from tomorrow to the current advice about essential exercise.  From tomorrow, the advice will be that people can exercise as much as they wish. This activity should continue to be undertaken close…