The Latest Breaking News from Police Scotland

Edinburgh 'Young Team' attack local shop, stealing items and smashing windows

Police Scotland confirmed the incident to Edinburgh Live and said that their officers are continuing to make inquiries into the order of events from yesterday evening

Edinburgh Live · Jan 20, 2022

Police say 'no forensic evidence' to support spiking by injection claims

None of the reported cases of spiking by injection were able to be backed up with evidence of substances linked to drink spiking Police Scotland investigators have said.

Glasgow Live · Jan 20, 2022

Man, 61, found dead within grounds of Glasgow Royal Infirmary

Police Scotland has confirmed the death is being treated as unexplained but not suspicious and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal in due course.

Glasgow Live · Jan 20, 2022

The six unsolved missing persons cases in Edinburgh and Lothians - can you help?

Some of these people have been missing for just a couple of weeks, others haven't been seen for decades- could you help the authorities trace them?

Edinburgh Live · Jan 17, 2022

Trans activists will not be charged over picture of JK Rowling’s home

Police Scotland said no criminality had been found after photograph of writer’s address was put online

The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2022

The Queen's Edinburgh palace targeted by mindless vandals in 'appalling' attack

A Police Scotland spokesperson confirmed officers received a report of vandalism on an external wall at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh with enquiries ongoing.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 17, 2022

Police to take no action after protest tweet showed JK Rowling's address

Police Scotland confirmed inquiries were carried out and no criminality was established

Wales Online · Jan 17, 2022

Scotland's police watchdog slams Tayside cops over handling of boy's rape investigation

The force has been criticised for ‘shortcomings’ over the probe in 2017 and 2018.

Daily Record · Jan 17, 2022

New Police Scotland chief constable sworn in and promises to 'build service the public can trust'

POLICE Scotland have finally replaced Sir Stephen House after a string of scandals forced his resignation in August 2015.

Daily Record · Jan 5, 2016

Mole hunters: Police Scotland have been spying on journalists for years

AFTER a year of silence, police chiefs come clean on spying claims just days before they are due to face MSPs.

Daily Record · Dec 13, 2015