Man tasered ten times following disturbance jailed for 20 months
A man who attacked police officers with knives on Pennywell Road earlier this year has been jailed. Derek Archer was tasered ten times by officers after they were called to…
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Lifeboat crew urges people to check Cramond Island crossing times following spike in call outs
Shocking new figures show that the volunteer lifeboat crew at South Queensferry have been called to rescue people from Cramond Island 27 times this year. This equates to 57% of…
Men sentenced in connection with firearm offences
Two men have been sentenced after being convicted of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life in Edinburgh. Muhammad Huzaifa, 24, and Zeshaan Khan, 25, had previously pled…
Red Arrows to fly over Edinburgh tomorrow as part of Royal ceremony
The famous Red Arrows will flypast Edinburgh tomorrow to mark the first visit to the city by King Charles III. The fighter jets will fly over the city at 3.40pm…
Police appeal for witnesses after pedestrian killed in early morning collision
Police have launched an appeal after a 21-year-old male pedestrian died after being struck by a car on Calder Road around 7am today. Despite the best efforts of emergency crews…
Davidson’s Mains attack treated as attempted murder
Detectives are treating an attack on a man outside a pub in Davidson’s Mains as attempted murder. The incident happened on Main Street around 12.05am on Friday, 21 April, 2023.…
Man rushed to hospital following serious assault in Davidson’s Mains
A man has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries following an incident in Davison’s Mains. Emergency services were called to the incident just after midnight and discovered the 20-year-old…
Hero firefighter Barry Martin’s funeral takes place today
Firefighters from across Scotland will join the family and friends of hero firefighter Barry Martin at his funeral later today. The 38-year-old sadly died last month following the serious injuries…
Man arrested in connection with death of teenager in Dumbiedykes
A man has been arrested in connection with the death of a teenager in Dumbiedykes earlier today. The 18-year-old was rushed to hospital after being found injured in Viewcraig Street…
Teenager dies in hospital after being found injured in Dumbiedykes
A teenager has died in hospital after being found injured on an Edinburgh street. Emergency services were alerted to the incident in the early hours of this morning after the…