Crime

The owners of the Cramond Inn in Edinburgh said they were broken into during the early hours of Friday morning.

City pub slams 'thieving wee bampots' after break-in

Catriona Henderson told the court she was left “scared and worried” after discovering Blackadder Crescent, North Berwick neighbour David Aston had written a book that features a character who develops superpowers and seeks revenge on nearby residents.

Disabled author accused of using neighbours as project for his novel

Edinburgh's Fountain Park was evacuated on Saturday, December 2.

Leisure park re-opens following malicious hoax call

Stock photo of Fountain Park, Edinburgh, by Lisa Ferguson.

Fountain Park evacuated following 'malicious call'

Sergeant Clayton Lackenby was found to have collected thousands of pictures and videos depicting the sexual abuse of children as young as two-years-old. Lackenby, 50, downloaded the horror collection over a three year period showing toddlers being raped by adults to a computer system unit at his former home in the Scottish Borders. The disgraced sergeant was immediately suspended from his role with Police Scotland and resigned soon after his arrest in July last year. The father-of-two appeared in the dock at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Tuesday, November 21, where he pleaded guilty to possessing indecent images of children between May 4, 2019 and July 14, 2022.

Sentences handed out to criminals in November

The Mega Meet event has been advertised on Facebook and 655 people have responded.

Police step up patrols amid concerns over car rally

Thieves broke into a property in Howatston Court, Livingston, and stole personal items. Picture: Google.

Thieves break into house in West Lothian

Ross Queripel was placed on a two year supervision order.

Disabled man escapes jail for domestic abuse

Former teacher John Brownlee, 88, is alleged to have carried out shocking campaigns of violence and torture against 35 schoolboys over a 20 year period at Edinburgh Academy.

Teacher accused of child abuse wont stand trial due to ill health

A 29-year-old man robbed at knife point in the early hours of the morning on a wooded path near to Kirkton South Road, Livingston. Police in Livingston are now appealing for information to assist their enquiries

29-year-old man robbed at knife point for mobile phone

Two people have been rushed to hospital after a dog attacked three people in Edinburgh.

Two people rushed to hospital after dog attack

Numerous police cars, an ambulance and a police dog unit are in currently in attendance on Craigentinny Road.

Ongoing incident as Edinburgh police swoop on flats

Robert Cockburn outside the Edinburgh Sheriff Court

East Lothian pensioner jailed for exposing himself to adults and children

Cheng Xia (24) Outside Edinburgh Sheriff Court.

Student caught with child abuse images and videos

Cheng Xia (24) Outside Edinburgh Sheriff Court.

Student caught with child abuse images and videos

Three teenagers have been charged in connection with an attempted break-in to premises on Bridge Road. Stock photo by John Devlin.

Teenagers charged following attempted break-in
Teenagers traced and charged following Edinburgh crime

Edinburgh police caught a motorist driving “in the middle of the road” with frozen windows. Photo: Police Scotland

Motorist caught ‘in middle of road’ with frozen window

A bag of heroin shown by police after a number of raids - drug supply offences in Edinburgh have soared. Picture: George McLuskie/UNS Photo

Drug supply offences soar in Capital

Paul McKenzie was cleared of assaulting an off-duty detective and leaving him i n a coma.

Fitness coach cleared of assault on off-duty detective

Peregrine falcons are a protected species under the Wildlife and Countryside Act. Picture: Paul Chappells.

Peregrine falcon found dead in illegal trap

Blue light driver Ross Queen crashed into an egg lorry outside Penicuik on his way home from holiday.

Blue light driver crashed into egg lorry

Abu Huraira, 23, invited the schoolgirl to a Halloween party.

Student in court over sex with schoolgirl

A 10-year-old has been reported by police for assaulting a 65-year-old member of staff at Wester Hailes library.

Ten-year-old reported for assault at library

Ryan Gandy escaped from the Western General Hospital on Wednesday but has now been traced. Picture: Andrew O'Brien.

Escaped prisoner traced after three days

Young people are said to be using their free bus passes to come to Edinburgh from other parts in Scotland to engage in anti-social behaviour. Picture: Scott Louden.

'Teens using free bus passes to come to city and cause trouble'

A 36-year-old woman was threatened and robbed by two men as she was walking along a canal path in Broxburn this week

Police on hunt for two men who threatened and robbed woman out on walk

The Horseshoe Tavern in Musselburgh was raided by thieves in the early hours of November 22.

East Lothian pub broken into for third time in a month
Thieves break into Musselburgh pub for the third time in the space of a month

John Lizanec jailed for a minimum of 24 years

Man who murdered wife sentenced to life behind bars

Colin Webster from Kelty was convicted under terrorism act

Man, 61, convicted for terrorism offence

Ryan Gandy, 34, was last seen at Crewe Road South at around 5pm on Wednesday, 22 November, 2023. Police officers have warned the public not to approach him

Police hunting escaped prisoner issue 'do not approach' warning to public

Kevin Kenny was found to have downloaded more than 20,000 pictures when police raided his Edinburgh home last year

Carer caught with haul of 20,000 child abuse images struck off

Armed police and search dogs were seen scouring Davidson Road in Edinburgh to find an escaped prisoner. Photo: Goog;e Street View

'Armed police' launch manhunt for escaped prisoner

The offences took place in Dalkeith between October 24 and November 19. Staged stock photo of burglar, by John Devlin.

Teenager arrested for housebreakings

A schoolboy has been hit by a bus during rush hour in Edinburgh, sparking a major emergency services response.

Boy, 8, hit by a bus during rush hour in Edinburgh

A major police investigation is underway after a man’s body was found at a flat in Edinburgh.

Police investigating ‘unexplained’ death

A house in Stuart Green, Corstorphine, was broken into

Two charged after break-in sees BMW stolen

Former police officer Clayton Lackenby, 50, pictured outside Edinburgh Sheriff Court.

Police officer caught with haul of child sex abuse images

Guerrilla eco warriors Tyre Extinguishers have deflated the tyres of another 15 SUVs in Edinburgh.

Tyre Extinguishers deflate tyres of another 15 SUVs

The public defibrillator was removed from this box in Bilston on November 7.

Life-saving public defibrillator damaged by vandals

The incident happened around 12.35am on Monday, November 13, in East Main Street, Uphall, near Broxburn.

Man charged following assault of 75-year-old man

Six Celtic supporters and three Hibernian fans clashed at Gallagher's Irish Bar in Carlisle in October 2021. Photo Cumbria Police.

Mass pub brawl between Hibs and Celtic fans sees 9 jailed

Climate activist group Tyre Extinguishers claim to have deflated the tyres of another 32 SUVs in Edinburgh.

Eco warriors deflate tyres on 32 SUVs in Edinburgh

Police in Edinburgh have made eight further arrests following the Bonfire Night riots in Edinburgh.

Police make eight more arrests over Bonfire Night disorder

Around 10.30am on Friday, police were called to a report of a man believed to be in possession of a weapon in the Pennywell Road area of Edinburgh.

Police arrest man ‘in possession of a weapon’

Gunshots were fired at a block of flats in Greendykes Road twice in the same day.

Police revisit block of flats where shots fired

Patryk Sienkiewicz, 19, was found to possess more than 300 indecent images of children.

Teenager had 300 indecent images on computer

Damage to the protective glass housing the Stone of Destiny at Edinburgh Castle in a protest against food poverty. Picture: Historic Environment Scotland/PA Wire

Three appear in court after attack on Stone of Destiny at Edinburgh Castle

A 12-year-old boy has been charged following an attack at an Edinburgh primary school.

Boy, 12, charged by police after pupil assaulted at city primary school

Blackburn skate park damaged by vandals

Reckless vandals torch children's play parks causing £26,000 of damage

Damage to the protective glass housing the Stone of Destiny at Edinburgh Castle in a protest against food poverty. Picture: Historic Environment Scotland/PA Wire

Three charged after protestors smash glass case housing Stone of Destiny

Scenes from Niddrie on the evening of November 5. Photo: Handout/PA Wire

Further arrests made after Bonfire Night riots

Protestors from This is Rigged say they have smashed the glass case in Edinburgh Castle's Crown Room.

Areas of Edinburgh Castle closed after case containing Stone of Destiny smashed

Police are hunting two suspects in connection with a spate of break-ins in Whitburn and Broxburn.

Police hunting two suspects after spate of break-ins

Police Scotland Dogs unit caught the men

Clever police dog follows 'copper's nose' and catches men with haul of cannabis

Ruth Lanser outside Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Climate protestors caught throwing red paint at Scottish Parliament found guilty