Tag: Crime
Edinburgh Woman Targeted in Terrifying Robbery Attempt at Flat
**Edinburgh Woman Escapes Terrifying Robbery Attempt at Flat**Issa Mohamed, 30, was sentenced to four years and eight months at the High Court in Kilmarnock on Thursday, January 16, 2025, for his involvement in a...
Police Launch Major Manhunt for West Lothian Prowler Targeting Homes and Cars
Police Launch Major Manhunt for West Lothian Prowler Targeting Homes and CarsIn the early hours of Monday, January 13, a West Lothian man embarked on a spree of attempting to gain entry into homes...
Edinburgh Police Launch Manhunt for Woman Assault Suspect
Edinburgh Police Launch Manhunt for Woman Assault SuspectEdinburgh detectives are on high alert after an attempted robbery took place on Tuesday evening, December 10, prompting a city-wide manhunt for the suspects involved in the...
Man Attacks Seals at East Lothian Harbour: Police Investigation underway
Police in East Lothian are currently investigating a disturbing incident where two seals were allegedly attacked by a man near the harbour on Victoria Road in North Berwick. The incident was reported to the...
Capture of Fugitive Complaining About Mugshot Leads to Arrest in Edinburgh
A fugitive named George Whittaker, 43, was captured in Edinburgh after complaining to the police about his 'hungover' mugshot. Whittaker, who was wanted for breaching his license due to stealing £3 million worth of...
Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Stabbing Mother to Death
A man has been sentenced to life in prison for stabbing his mother to death while he was high on drugs. Carol Ann Cameron, a cancer care nurse from Uphall in West Lothian, was...
Patrols in West Lothian to Address Anti-Social Behavior by Off-Road Bikers
Police officers in West Lothian are currently conducting patrols in the Broxburn Bing area in response to complaints about anti-social behavior by off-road bikers. The authorities have taken to social media to confirm that...
Scottish Woman Scams Men by Pretending to Have a Baby for Money
A woman from Scotland, Angela Newlands, was recently involved in a series of fraudulent activities where she pretended to have a baby in order to deceive elderly and vulnerable men into giving her money....
Police Hunt Culprits of West Lothian £3k Jewellery Theft
Police in West Lothian are on the lookout for thieves who stole £3,000 worth of jewellery from a home in Bathgate. The burglary took place on Leyland Road and involved the theft of a...
Mystery Death Investigation at Edinburgh Beauty Spot: Body Found
The body of a 64-year-old man was found on a popular walking route in Edinburgh. Police were alerted to the situation at around 10:15 am on Thursday, November 21 at the Water of Leith...
Edinburgh Police Search for Two Men in Attempted Robbery Case
Edinburgh detectives are currently on the lookout for two males following an incident of attempted robbery on Hailesland Road. The incident occurred on Friday, November 15, around 11pm when two men approached a driver,...
Police Investigate Crime Scene on Water of Leith Footpath: What Happened?
Police are currently investigating a crime scene along the Water of Leith footpath near Stockbridge in Edinburgh. The area has been cordoned off, and forensic officers have been seen conducting investigations near St Bernard's...
Group of Diners Leave Edinburgh Restaurant Without Paying £80 Bill – Staff Infuriated
Edinburgh restaurant staff were left angry when a group of diners left without paying their £80 bill. The incident occurred at Toby Carvery Lauriston Farm, where four young men ordered desserts after their meal...
21-Year-Old Edinburgh Driver Arrested by Officers for Incident on Busy Road
An Edinburgh driver, who is 21 years old, was arrested by officers after an incident on a busy road on Friday evening. The officers stopped the vehicle on Russell Road around 9:25 pm following...
Tragic Murder of Young Scottish Mother by Ex-Partner on Bail: A Devastating Case of...
A tragic incident involving the murder of a young Scottish mother, Claire Inglis, by her ex-partner, Christopher McGowan, has left the community in shock. Claire was killed at the Stirling flat she shared with...
Youth Disruption at Midlothian Pool Hall Sparks Police Response
A group of unruly youths in Midlothian caused a disturbance at a pool hall in Dalkeith on Friday evening, prompting a police response. The incident took place at around 7.50pm on November 9, with...
Edinburgh Police Release Image of Young Male Suspect in Wilful Fire Incident
Edinburgh police are asking for the public's help in identifying a young male suspect involved in a wilful fire incident. The incident occurred on Hammond Place in Greendykes on Sunday, October 6th around 4:50...
Scottish Armed Robber Tackled by Heroic Shop Staff: Dramatic Moment Captured
An armed robber, Robert Danskin, attempted to hold up a post office in Dunfermline but was thwarted by brave staff members. This heroic act led to Danskin being sentenced to four years and eight...
Shocking Video of Youths Vandalizing Car in Edinburgh
Shocking video footage emerged from Edinburgh on Tuesday night, showing a group of youths vandalizing a car in the city. The disturbing scene took place during Bonfire Night, with violent gangs roaming the streets...
Gang of Youths Smashes Edinburgh Car Garage, Leaving Motors Destroyed
An Edinburgh car garage was vandalized by a violent gang on Bonfire Night. The gang, armed with bats and clubs, caused extensive damage to brand new vehicles at the Hyundai forecourt on Calder Road....
Man in Edinburgh Caught Fleeing Police After Racially Abusing Train Staff
British Transport Police officers in Edinburgh were recently alerted to a disturbing incident involving a man who reportedly racially abused a member of the LNER staff at Edinburgh Waverley station. The incident took place...