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Man charged following Pirrie Street serious assault

Posted on 27th June 2017 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Police have charged a man in connection with a serious assault that occurred in Leith. The incident occurred around 6.15pm on Pirrie Street last night. A 50-year-old man was taken to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary with facial injuries but released…

Police in attendance at ongoing incident in Great Junction Street

Posted on 26th June 2017 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Police are in attendance at ongoing incident in Great Junction Street. A cordon has been erected and a local has told how blood is splattered on a pavement. A spokesperson for Police Scotland said “We can confirm there is an…

VIDEO: Bystanders lift car off pedestrian following Leith collision

Posted on 26th June 2017 by newsteam | 0 Comments

This is the terrifying moment that bystanders lifted a car off a pedestrian who was trapped following a collision in Leith at the weekend. Around 15 people in the street ran to the aid of the trapped pedestrian following the…

St Columba’s Hospice launches new fundraising appeal

Posted on 26th June 2017 by newsteam | 0 Comments

St Columba’s Hospice in Edinburgh has today launched its new fundraising appeal – A Summer to Remember. The appeal will raise money for the Hospice, to enable it to reach out further in to the community and support more people…

Police launch anti-social behaviour crackdown in north Edinburgh

Posted on 26th June 2017 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Police in north Edinburgh, in partnership with the City of Edinburgh Council, are today relaunching Stronger North for 2017 following a recent unacceptable rise in anti-social behaviour and crime. Ongoing anti-social behaviour has included use of stolen motorcycles and acts…

Scottish Defence League hold anti-terrorism rally in Edinburgh

Posted on 25th June 2017 by newsteam | 0 Comments

The Scottish Defence League held an anti-terrorism rally in Edinburgh earlier today. Around 50 members of the group marched from Waverley station to the Royal Mile. A counter rally was organised by United Against Fascism. The groups were kept around…

Police appeal for help finding missing woman

Posted on 24th June 2017 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Police in Edinburgh are appealing for information to help trace a vulnerable woman missing from the Craigentinny area. Shona Priestly was last seen at an address in Craigentinny Road yesterday morning (Friday) and has not been in touch with family…

Police appeal for witnesses following Cowgate serious assault

Posted on 22nd June 2017 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault that occurred in the city centre. The incident took place between 2am and 3am on Friday 16th June in the Cowgate area of the city. A 29-year-old man was…

BREAKING: Police are in attendance at the Royal Infirmary following reports of a suspicious male

Posted on 22nd June 2017 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Police are currently in attendance at the Royal Infirmary following reports of a suspicious male in the grounds. One hospital source has claimed the man is armed with a knife and officers are at the scene trying to locate him.…

BREAKING: Investigation launched following serious sexual assault on teenager in Wester Hailes

Posted on 18th June 2017 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Police are investigating following an alleged serious sexual assault on a teenager in the Wester Hailes are that happened in February. Specialist search teams are currently searching a wooded area near Wester Hailes Park and Clovenstone Road as part of…