Thursday 24 May 2012
Log in
The Journal on Facebook RSS Feed

Crime

30 articles, sorted by name / date
Pages:12

Edinburgh students stick together following second Meadows attack »

The Meadows

Students and officials at Edinburgh University Students’ Association have taken public safety into their own hands following two sexual assaults in the Meadows in as many weeks. A series of new schemes designed to protect students in the popular...

Sun 27 Nov 2011 by Megan Taylor | Read more »

Disciplinary action soars at Edinburgh University »

Cases of disciplinary action at the University of Edinburgh have more than tripled over the last five years, the latest figures show. The news follows last month’s revelations that plagiarism by Scottish students is at a record high. The Univer...

Wed 23 Feb 2011 by Jessica Abrahams | Read more »

Over 20 crimes recorded daily in city centre »

The Lothian and Borders Police have released a crime report for Edinburgh, recording the number of offences committed between April and December 2010. The report entitled Measuring Our Performances shows the suburb area of Oxgangs as the safest neighb...

Wed 26 Jan 2011 by Assa Samaké | Read more »

Edinburgh scientists help convict rhino smuggler »

6007_thumb

Edinburgh scientists from the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) and TRACE Wildlife Forensics Network were recognised for their efforts this week after they provided crucial genetic evidence in a smuggled rhino horn case which resulted in conv...

Sat 09 Oct 2010 by Hannah Raine | Read more »

This is not an Invitation to rape me »

John Watson

A new research poll carried out on behalf of the NUS finds that only a small minority of women students who have been seriously sexually assaulted have reported it to either their institution or the police. Why am I not surprised? Perhaps it's because...

Wed 21 Apr 2010 by John Watson | Read more »

South Africa's World Cup 'jitters' »

Simon Mundy

"These people are carrying valuable things, US dollars, jewellery," says one of a pair of South African criminals, cradling a handgun as he assesses his prospects at the forthcoming World Cup. "For us it’s a very big opportunity." The interview,...

Wed 03 Feb 2010 by Simon Mundy | Read more »

Youth Violence: Are ASBOs Enough? »

Recently, the problems of "youth crime and violence", and the danger it poses to law and order and to the security of lives and property, has become a national concern. The situation is gradually drifting into a state of "learned helplessness" for yout...

Wed 25 Nov 2009 by Dr Don John O. Omale | Read more »

Scottish crime rate drops but theft is up »

Police Station

Recorded crime in Scotland has dropped to its lowest level in nearly 30 years, according to official statistics. This year has seen an overall 2 percent decrease in recorded crime in the country, lowering rates to those last seen in 1980. However, de...

Thu 15 Oct 2009 by Jo Kliskey | Read more »

Edinburgh shop assistant puts £18k worth of stolen merchandise on eBay »

Tiso

An employee of Edinburgh recreational and camping store Tiso has been charged with stealing more than £18,000 worth of merchandise to resell on eBay. Andrew Pringle, 22, was employed at the Commercial Street branch when items started to go miss...

Wed 14 Oct 2009 by Elisabeth Griesedieck | Read more »

It's Pirates of the Clyde as filmstar ship looted in Greenock »

A replica vessel that has previously starred in the Pirates of the Caribbean films was raided by youths while docked in Greenock, on the west coast of Scotland. Two men boarded the HMS Bounty in the early hours of the morning on Saturday 19 September,...

Wed 30 Sep 2009 by Chris Berkin | Read more »

Hacker: A lesson in amateur bike theft »

There is no disputing that the rare sports memorabilia industry is a lucrative one. Casually perusing the internet for one-of-a-kind sporting relics, I came across such items as an autographed England World Cup-winning squad photo from 1966 going for £...

Sun 22 Feb 2009 by Graham Mackay | Read more »

Foulkes threatened by "aggressive man" during alleged hit-and-run standoff »

George Foulkes

A complaint has been filed which alleges that rectorial candidate, George Foulkes was involved in a minor car accident last week from which he drove away without supplying insurance details, the Journal has discovered. Lord Foulkes's campaign team, ho...

Tue 10 Feb 2009 by Evan Beswick | Read more »

Police name head in bag victim as search for clues continues »

Newhaven

The female whose head was found in a discarded shopping bag next to the Hawthornvale path in Newhaven has been finally identified as Heather Stacey, a 44-year-old mother of two. The gruesome discovery was made by a local dog walker in the early hours ...

Wed 28 Jan 2009 by Alice Stanes | Read more »

Police stumble across weapons stash in drugs raid »

DVD's

A drugs raid on a house in Edinburgh has led to the unexpected discovery of a huge number of harmful weapons, alongside drugs and an extensive collection of counterfeit DVDs. As part of the raid, Lothian and Borders Police seized around 10,000 counter...

Wed 28 Jan 2009 by Alice Stanes | Read more »

Police celebrate fall in festive crime »

Police Tape

Lothian and Borders police, city authorities and British transport police are celebrating a significant drop in crime rates in Edinburgh city centre during December 2008. The number of reported crimes dropped 16 per cent on average figures for the sam...

Wed 28 Jan 2009 by Jodi Mullen | Read more »

Appeals for witnesses following alleged drugs feud killing »

Martyn Barclay

The parents of a man shot dead in the south of Edinburgh have appealed for witnesses as local reports indicate that he was caught up in an Edinburgh drugs feud. A 26 year-old father-of-one, Martyn Barclay was found in the early hours of Saturday 17 Ja...

Sun 25 Jan 2009 by Nick Eardley | Read more »

Calls for a "Victims' Commissioner" in fight against crime »

Gordon Brown

Scottish Labour has demanded the establishment of an dedicated commissioner to champion the rights of victims of crime. Accordingly, the Consultation of the Victims’ Commissioner (Scotland) Bill is to be launched by the party within the next for...

Sun 11 Jan 2009 by Anthea Humphreys | Read more »

£800,000 cocaine stash seized at Edinburgh Airport »

Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh police have hailed an operation at Edinburgh airport which resulted in the seizure of 16 kilograms of internationally trafficked cocaine, with an estimated street value of £800,000. The find on 11 November is the largest single recover...

Sun 23 Nov 2008 by Francesco Cirillo | Read more »

Dutch get crime reduction tips from Edinburgh »

Edinburgh City Council has touted international approval of its steps to reduce crime after it was confirmed that officials from The Hague are to visit the capital to pick up tips on how to reduce criminal offences. The visit comes following a 20 per ...

Sun 09 Nov 2008 by Nick Eardley | Read more »

Police week of action hailed as success »

A "week of action" operation by Lothian and Borders Police has ended successfully after the first long-term activity patrolling the Leith area.By the end of the week, Police had seized quantities of cannabis, £3840 in cash, two stolen p...

Sun 26 Oct 2008 by Francesco Cirillo | Read more »

News

McAsh wins hard-fought presidential election

News

EUSA President lashes out at student council following poorly attended protest

News

Moir takes top role in Strathclyde student elections

Sport

Judy Murray: Andy will be ready to shine at Olympics this summer

Arts and Entertainment

Django Django on the DIY ethic that has spawned success

Arts and Entertainment

Stand up for Stanhope

Arts and Entertainment

My my Delilah

Sport

Edinburgh wear down Loughborough to move fourth