The Latest Breaking News from Police Scotland

Edinburgh’s Hogmanay fireworks cancelled due to bad weather

Police Scotland said the decision was motivated by ‘public safety’ and commended the decision.

Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2024

Pedestrian, 85, taken to hospital after being struck by car

An elderly pedestrian has been taken to hospital after a “serious” crash involving him and a car in Renfrewshire.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 29, 2024

Bomb squad carry out controlled detonation after explosive device found near Leith

A COASTGUARD bomb disposal squad has detonated an explosive ordnance device after it was discovered by a vessel in the Firth of Forth ...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 29, 2024

Children arrested after 'stolen' car crashes following 'break-in'

Three people, under the age of 18, have been arrested in connection with a house break-in and car theft in Edinburgh, following a crash on the A1 by…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 24, 2024

Pilot dies in light aircraft crash near airport

The crash happened on Monday morning.

Evening Standard · Dec 23, 2024

‘Vital’ to address Lord Advocate’s concerns on length of Eljamel probe – Swinney

Scotland’s top prosecutor Dorothy Bain KC said the seven-year investigation into the neurosurgeon had gone on for ‘far too long’.

Evening Standard · Dec 23, 2024

Boy, 16, in hospital after 'being chased by gang and stabbed'

A 16-year-old boy is in hospital after being chased and stabbed by a gang.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 23, 2024

Eljamel inquiry 'has not progressed as it should have', Lord Advocate says

SCOTLAND’S Lord Advocate has said she has been concerned “for some time” over the pace of the Sam Eljamel inquiry which she says “has not…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 23, 2024

Scottish Labour received Cammy Day complaint 'almost two years' before suspension

SCOTTISH LABOUR received a sexual harassment complaint against their ex Edinburgh Council leader “almost two years” before he was ultimately…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 22, 2024

Prayers said for victims on 10th anniversary of Glasgow bin lorry crash

The incident on December 22, 2014 saw a 26-tonne truck veer out of control and hit shoppers, killing six people.

The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2024