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A large police presence was seen in front of the dealership

Man arrested after two police officers injured on Edinburgh bus

Boy racers regularly gather in South Queensferry

New CCTV helps police act against 'boy racers' in South Queensferry

Hundreds of police officers were deployed across Edinburgh on Bonfire night as part of Operation Amberlight.

Oxgangs Drive in the City has seen the most activity this year where bins have been set on fire, fireworks have been set of towards houses aswell as Police officer and Fire services

Many areas across he city have a Firework Control Zone in place and officers have a presence in the areas.

7 arrests in major police operation on Bonfire Night

Bins have been set alight in the middle of the road in Colinton Mains

Fireworks aimed at police and fires set in Edinburgh on Bonfire Night

It's fireworks season in Scotland.

Fireworks worth thousands seized by police in Edinburgh city centre

Kabiru Jack Buraimoh has been jailed for eight years for the rape of a woman in Edinburgh

Man who raped woman after using spare key to enter home jailed

A bike was seized by police after reports of "dangerous" riding

Boy, 15, charged after police seize 'dangerous' off-road bike

The man was due to be at Edinburgh Sheriff Court for a hearing on Thursday but did not attend because he had been admitted to hospital the previous day following a deterioration in his medical condition, the court was told.

Loan shark who harassed borrower over £18,000 debt avoids jail

Alcohol for sale in an Edinburgh off-licence

Midlothian police warn of children stealing alcohol from shops

Police are keen for those who may have witnessed the attack in Little Bowden Recreation Ground, Scotland Road, to come forward.

Two teenagers charged after fireworks thrown on Halloween

Rank-and-file police officers have called for more powers to require removal of balaclavas

'New powers for police over balaclavas would require clear evidence'

Midlothian violent crime up with five attempted murders in last year

Illegal e-bike seized by police

Police officers want more powers on e-bikes and e-scooters

Men arrested following Hibs-Hearts clash at Hampden

Handout photo courtesy of Alexa Manganiello of a group of about 15 women who attended the Go&Glow run club last Wednesday, when a man, who was also running in the park, swore at women in the group three times.

Women’s club felt ‘intimidated and unsafe’ after abuse on second run

Police Scotland has been seizing a growing number of e-bikes and e-scooters

MSPs' inquiry into antisocial behaviour around e-bikes and e-scooters
Committees will look at whether authorities have sufficient powers to tackle issue
Ian Swanson

Police believe this man may be able to help them with their enquiries

Police release CCTV images linked to serious assault in Edinburgh

Police Scotland's Operation Moonbeam is aimed at tackling firework-related crime and disorder around Halloween and Bonfire Night

Police tackle Halloween fireworks incidents in Lothian

QR code stickers offering mail delivery of illegal drugs spark alarm

Police are appealing for witnesses

Police appeal after six-year-old boy was slapped across face

Thomas Morrison, pictured inset, left victim Ryan Wain bloodied and unconscious and suffering from a fractured skull when the pair clashed in the street outside a pub.

Man dubbed ‘Tartan Army Tommy’ jailed for brutal street attack

Three e-bikes were seized on Wednesday, October 28

Three e-bikes seized as police crackdown on illegal riding

A quantity of fireworks were recovered during a police operation in Wallyford

Teenager, 19, arrested after fireworks recovered during police raid

Police Scotland have raised concerns over the workload around Prevent referrrals. Picture: John Devlin

Two teen girls charged with assault after 'disturbance' in Bonnyrigg

Police car. (Pic credit: John Devlin)

Police crackdown on thefts and assaults as three people arrested

Midlothian-based soldier Darryn Bezuidenhout pictured outside Edinburgh Sheriff Court.

Soldier jailed for horror eight-year campaign of abuse against partner

Vandals splashed yellow paint all over the storefront of the pet food shop

Paint attack leaves small Dunbar business 'devastated'
Dunbar Pet Food is urging the culprit of the “needless” incident to come forward
Jack Davies

Nicola Benedetti joined young musicians from Oi Musica in Princes Street Gardens to mark the start of the 2023 Edinburgh International Festival.

Youth music group left 'absolutely gutted' after van stolen

Andrew McAdam, 36, was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison.

Man jailed for for a series of sexual crimes against a child

Zhihang Lin outside Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Driver who caused high speed smash avoids road ban

David Smith, 41, showed "complete disregard for his victims" according to Police

Livingston man found guilty of raping three boys

Mark Knight sexually assaulted two children when he was a teenager.

Man who sexually assaulted two children when he was a teenager jailed

Edinburgh Sheriff Court is perhaps an unlikely place to spend your retirement voluntarily (Picture: Duncan McGlynn)

Teenager branded innocent man a paedophile during savage attack

Police pursuit ends in arrest and injured cyclist

Whyte's victims were aged from an infant to 15-years-old

'Despicable' sexual predator jailed over historic sex crimes

Police are appealing for information following the incident

Teen taken to hospital after 'frightening' hit-and-run crash

Police Scotland said an 18-year-old female was arrested and charged after an electric motorbike was seen driving "in a dangerous manner" around Haddington in East Lothian.

Teen female charged after 'dangerous' electric motorbike incidents

Muddasier Hussain, from Oldham, pictured outside Edinburgh Sheriff Court.

Man sexually assaulted teenage girl on a bus

Police confronted the ultras outside McDiarmid Park, Perth.

Seven more arrested after Hibs and St Johnstone fans clash at fixture

A woman has been arrested and charged after a serious assault during a World Cup watchalong event at The Pitt in Granton, Edinburgh

Woman, 29, charged after 'serious assault' at World Cup fan-park event

Calum MacFadyen, pictured outside Edinburgh Sheriff Court.

Convicted child sex offender in 'deplorable' playground incident

A grey and white Fiat Ducato motor home was stolen from an industrial estate on Turnhouse Road in West Edinburgh

Owners' appeal after motorhome stolen from industrial estate

Power to the home was cut off as thieves ransacked the home

Couple left reliving 'nightmare' after thieves ransack home

A car was set alight on Southhouse Road in Edinburgh on Sunday evening, with police now probing what they believe is a "wilful" blaze.

Car set alight on residential street as police probe 'wilful' blaze

The thief stole a valuable 19th century cross

Church thief jailed after stealing 19th century crucifix

Police say two men have been arrested

Two arrested following disturbance after Dundee United v Hibs match

Abdulaziz Ahmad Al-Ibrahim pictured outside Edinburgh Sheriff Court.

Businessman sexually assaulted beauty therapist during hotel massage

The two boys had reportedly left the supermarket by the time police arrived

Two boys charged over Aldi 'disturbance'

Police Scotland officer and bike

Police search for 'extremely dangerous' motorbike drivers

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'Dangerous' man jailed after targeting women in Edinburgh

The cyclist was riding near Musselburgh Road in Dalkeith

Hooded teens threw cyclist's e-bike from bridge in daylight robbery

The victims has been named locally as 35-year-old Billy Watson

Two more men charged in connection with fatal shooting of Armadale dad

Police seized cocaine and cannabis from the property in the Kirknewton area

Man arrested over £100,000 cocaine and cannabis haul

The angle grinder was picked up by police after the rider dropped it in his haste

Police hunt for e-bike rider who dropped angle grinder before fleeing

William Watson, known locally as Billy, was shot dead at a property in Armadale on Saturday, September 12.

Two more arrested after Armadale dad shot dead in 'targeted' attack

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