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Police yesterday made four arrests during dawn raids on houses across Edinburgh as part of a continuing drive to reduce thefts and attacks by criminals who target personal belongings, police in Edinburgh have relaunched Operation Arable. As part of the operation…

Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses following a report of concerning behaviour in the west of the city. At around 12.10pm on Wednesday 21st November, within Russell Road, a male motorist saw a woman, whom he believed was acting…

Police are appealing for information after a bag containing controlled drugs was stolen from Scottish Ambulance Service staff as they attended an emergency call. The theft occurred about 9.20pm last night when a bag was stolen from staff while they were…

Police have arrested a man during a protest against Donald Trump’s election guru, Steven Bannon, who was speaking at a conference at the EICC earlier today. Around 50 protestors turned up and one waving a placard saying ‘Nae Nazis’ with…

Four men responsible for organised crime offences, including facilitating travel for victims have been convicted. At Edinburgh Sheriff Court Hardijs Langsteins (37), Maris Kursis (30), Aivars Dzagarjan (28) and Arvids Civkors (30) were all found guilty of the offences, which…

Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in the South East of the city. The incident happened around 8.40pm on Friday 9th November at an address in Captains Road. A 37-year-old woman answered the door of…

A woman has blasted Edinburgh council after leaving her sister living in a house that has mushrooms growing on the walls due to dampness caused by a leak earlier this year. The mum and her young son are even staying…

Police have recovered over half a million pounds worth of heroin following a raid on a house in Magdalene. A man has been charged under the Misuse of Drugs Act following the raid. The intelligence-led search was carried out at…

Police have arrested a man after three people were attacked in the Grassmarket earlier today. The 38 year old has been charged with two attempted murders and a serious assault. He’s expected to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on 9…

Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses following an attempted murder and two serious assaults in the city centre. The incident happened at around 3.35am on Thursday 8th November within the Grassmarket. Two women were standing at the vennel next…