The Latest Breaking News from Edinburgh Police

Edinburgh police charge ten drivers in a week as officers launch crack down

As Edinburgh police prepare to enhance targeting on bad drivers, they've made ten arrests in one week on motorists with no insurance, failing to obey signs, and driving under the influence.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 27, 2023

Edinburgh police hunt thugs who injured officer after attacking car with bricks

A huge emergency response had been called to Niddrie on November 5 after a group of around 60 youths descended on the area, with police urging locals to stay in their homes.

Edinburgh Live · Nov 9, 2022

Edinburgh police monitor primary school following "inconsiderate" parking

Police officers in the North West of Edinburgh carried out parking checks outside of Ferryhill Primary School after reports of inconsiderate driving by parents.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 11, 2022

Edinburgh police patrol Union Canal amid reports of man 'pushing people into water'

Police in the south west of the city were active last night, April 28, after patrolling the popular Union Canal near Meggetland, where they heard reports of a man 'pushing people into the water'

Edinburgh Live · Apr 29, 2022

Edinburgh Police monitor the use of e-scooters on popular cycle path

Edinburgh Police were monitoring a popular cycle path in the North of the capital. They were observing the illegal use of e-scooters in public spaces and walkways.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 23, 2022

Edinburgh police crackdown on local drivers on unassuming residential road

Edinburgh Road Police had been out on a number of occasions in the capital this week as part of Operation Close Pass, which looks to protect vulnerable road users.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 22, 2022

Edinburgh police scrambled to man running through woods 'in his underwear'

Edinburgh Police were called to the scene this week after the strange incident was reported to them in a wooded area next to a quiet residential area of the city.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 25, 2022

'Armed' Edinburgh police arrest 50-year-old man in quiet residential street

Edinburgh Live were alerted to a large police presence in the area this afternoon and Police Scotland confirmed that they had been called out to deal with the incident

Edinburgh Live · Mar 11, 2022

Edinburgh police issue urgent appeal as missing Scottish teens 'may be in capital'

UPDATE: The two teenagers have since been found safe and well.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 9, 2022

Edinburgh police race to Princes Street after cyclist crashes on busy road

Edinburgh police officers attended the scene just after 12pm this afternoon and told Edinburgh Live that the busy road is now cleared after the earlier incident

Edinburgh Live · Feb 25, 2022