Official Police Scotland Twitter for Edinburgh North East. Not for reporting crime. Non-emergency calls dial 101 & 999 in an emergency. Not monitored 24/7.
Weโve changed our Twitter names and handles in Edinburgh. Our handle has changed from
@EdinPolNE
to
@PSOSNEEdinburgh
.
See all of our profiles for Edinburgh, and follow for your local updates โฌ๏ธ๐ฃ
#Coronavirus
lockdown meant Alex had to cancel his 8th birthday party. Alex never complained and knew he had to
#StayHomeSaveLives
. We found out where he walked for his daily exercise and surprised him. Happy Birthday Alex. We are all in this together.
#staysafe
This is not an appeal re people stealing our van. We couldnโt Police this area without you, literally on this occasion...The 5th emergency service: The good people of
#Edinburgh
helping us out
#WeNeedYou
#GiesAPush
#Thanks
Following community concerns, today
@EdinPolNE
community officers were at Leith Walk at London Road. No road users attempted the no left turn during the officers presence. Many members of the community stopped to speak with the officers to discuss local and wider topics.
Responding to community concerns
#NECPT
have been taking enforcement action at Brunswick Road today. A number drivers have been reported for contravening no right and no left turn signage.
#RoadSafety
#Leith
This weekend PC Porteous was on duty at Portobello Prom & managed to take a few minutes to complete part of her 2.6 challenge by doing 26 Burpees every hour to raise funds for
@mariecurieuk
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Officers from the Leith Community Policing Team stopped and seized a beer bike on Leith Walk, around 11.20am on Saturday, 16 March, 2024, following safety concerns and road traffic offences. We are aware of ongoing community concerns and further enquiries are ongoing.
#NECPT
#NEST
Special Constables and
@Edinburgh_CCParking
Attendants conducted joint patrols of the Leith Walk area today.
A number of contraventions were identified and dealt with accordingly. Parking on pavements is unacceptable and enforcement action will continue.
#Leith
#RoadSafety
Special Constables observed this HGV parked on zig-zags within a pedestrian crossing on Great Junction Street. A fixed penalty ticket was issued to the driver, 3 points and a ยฃ100 fine.
@PolScotVol
#RoadSafetyLeith
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A male was stopped tonight riding an electric scooter on a road in
#Leith
. He was charged with a number of traffic offences including driving whilst disqualified. The scooter was seized. Please note the only place you can use a e-scooter is on private land with permission
#NECPT
If you see us out today be sure to give us a wave ๐
We are out to keep our communities safe.
Remember:
๐ Stay home
๐ Only go out for essential food, health & work
โ Stay 2m away from others
๐ซ No gatherings of more than 2
#StayHomeSaveLives
#COVID19
#Coronavirus
#CraigmillarCommunityCops
joined
#EDRPU
officers for
#opclosepass
on Moira Terrace. 9 drivers stopped, 4 issued warning for unsafe overtaking of the unmarked Police cyclist. Fines were issued for no MOT, seat belt offences and warnings for speed and mobile phone.
#RoadSafety
We ran a poll and 61% of you wanted to see
#ElfOnTheBeat
with our
@polscotdogs
. Here is Police Dog Lucy. She is a drugs and gun dog. Give her a wee love/ comment & join us in showing appreciation for our real life paw patrol! ๐ถ They work hard all year round to keep us all safe.
We are delighted to announce that after a thorough local enquiry, the sun has once again been found safe and well in
#Edinburgh
after being missing for a day โ๏ธ
#CostaDelPorty
#Portobello
Yesterday
@EdinPolNE
officers answered community concerns regarding the London Road/Leith Walk no left turn. Numerous vehicles were stopped from making the turn and dealt with appropriately.
#Leith
officers have been on plainclothes patrols throughout Leithโs open spaces & parks this weekend. Several persons charged for drugs offences.
We blend in well. The first they knew we were police was when the handcuffs went on.
#KeepingPeopleSafe
#Edinburgh
#YourPolice
We are working with
@Edinburgh_CC
&
@MCA_media
to make Portobello Beach safer for all. This week, the council will be installing numbered location signs. The emergency services can use these numbered signs to plot your location in an emergency situation
#Portobello
#Edinburgh
Craigmillar early shift officers hard at work this morning making sure our Police Vehicles stay mobile.
A big thanks to all our staff who have managed to battle through the conditions to get to work over the last 24 hours, ensuring we can continue to help the public.
#dedication
Tensions are building at the
#DalmennyStreetPark
emergency services egg and spoon race.
This is the one time we were prepared to take no prisoners. But
@fire_scot
stole it from us! Don't worry - we'll arrest them later...
Leith response officers stopped a male riding an electric scooter on a road & pavement in
#Leith
tonight. He was charged with several traffic offences including careless driving. Scooter seized. Please note the only place you can use a e-scooter is on private land with permission
A cyclist who died after being involved in a collision with a lorry can be named as Heather Stronach.
The incident took place around 2.45pm on Mon, 2 Nov, on
#Portobello
High Street heading towards Sir Harry Lauder Road.
Read the full appeal here:
During a road check around Easter Road
@EdinPolNE
with Road Policing checked 51 vehicles. They reported;
4x no insurance
4x vehicle seizures
1x driving unaccompanied on provisional licence
6x no seat belts worn
4x using mobile phone
Various defects to vehicles were reported.
Here's PC Blackmore from Craigmillar Police Station reuniting a mountain bike worth ยฃ1700 with its owner this week. The bike was recovered from an address in the North East of the city recently. Good result ๐
Following community concerns, enforcement action continues at London Road. Nine fixed penalty tickets were issued for no left turn contraventions.
Static road checks were also conducted throughout Leith, during which seven negative breath tests were carried out.
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#NECPT
and
#NEST
officers responding to community complaints have continued to conduct enforcement action in relation to vehicles contravening no left & no right signage at Leith Walk / Brunswick Road. A number of drivers have been reported.
#RoadSafety
#Leith
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Road Check Results...
37 vehicles stopped, 2 fixed penalty notices, 11 rectification tickets issued for maintenance issues.
2 vehicles seized for road traffic offences
A 24 year old male (driver) was also arrested on a outstanding court warrant.
#OpWinterCity
@polscotrpu
Work installing six beach safety signs has been completed at Portobello Beach. The project has been progressed with
@Edinburgh_CC
&
@MCA_media
The new signs will greatly assist Emergency Services to locate you in an emergency on the beach, both on land and in the water.
We wish everyone a peaceful and happy Christmas. From your handsome beat cops, Matt and Davie.
(And remember, just because you've now got your presents doesn't mean you can start being naughty!)
#Selfie
#Portobello
#MerryChristmas2017
Three men arrested in the Cammo area of
#Edinburgh
last night and stolen property recovered. We must give a special mention to
#PDDuke
from
@polscotdogs
๐ถ ๐๐ป
Full details -
Community Officers and Special Constables from
#NEST
conducted a joint operation with
@DVLAgovuk
and
@Edinburgh_CC
Street Enforcement and Licensing in the
#Leith
area.
10 vehicles clamped
5 vehicles seized
7 drivers issued warning notices
20 abandoned vehicle enquiries launched
Spent the morning with
@HistEnvScot
enforcing the ban of commercial vehicles in Holyrood Park. We issued numerous fixed penalty tickets and identified further road traffic offences ๐ (We're also telling Santa they've been naughty this year... ๐ง)
#HolyroodPark
#communitypolicing
We've just been stopped by this lovely couple in
#Duddingston
saying how nice it is to see two (handsome) bobbies on the beat! We're out on the beat as often as we can be. I promise that Davie is smiling on the inside...
#CommunityPolicing
#DourDavie
#NECPT
Officers are continuing enforcement action around the no left and no right turn signage at Brunswick Road / Leith Walk. 8 drivers have recently been reported.
#Leith
#RoadSafety
We love to see the colourful images and rainbows drawn by the children of
#Craigmillar
&
#Portobello
displayed in your windows. They really brighten the day. PCโs Ferry & Berwick stopped to sign a ribbon of this beautiful rainbow at
@NiddrieMillPS
๐
#StayHomeStaySafe
.
Busy morning so far with the speed gun. 1 driver charged on Brighton Place in Portobello. Several drivers educated regarding the manner of their driving.
#KeepingPeopleSafe
Youโll see a significant police presence in Portobello in the coming days to robustly deal with anyone causing issues. If you have any concerns about criminality, please speak to officers, call 101, or call 999 in an emergency.
#NECPT
and
#NEST
@PolScotVol
Special Constables have been patrolling the Duke Street area in relation to reports of drivers using their mobile telephones. Over a short period, seven drivers were charged and issued ยฃ200 + 6 points or reported to
@COPFS
#RoadSafety
#Leith
#NECPT
have received various complaints regarding parking issues in the
#Leith
and
#Portobello
areas. Several vehicles were found to have been left in a dangerous position at Pillans Place.
Officers will issue Fixed Penalties and remove vehicles.
#InTheRoadGetItTowed
Emergency Services Open Day
#LeithESD
Sat 10/09/22
11am - 3pm (Last admission 2.15pm)
Scottish Government Building, Victoria Quay, Leith.
Enter through Commercial Street entrance.
You may see more of us out in your local area ๐ฎ
#CommunityCop
PC Blackmore was on patrol at Portobello Promenade yesterday & pleased to see so many people keeping their distance & staying home during Easter Weekend following
@scotgov
guidance.
#StayHomeSaveLives
#Coronavirus
Beside PC Hughes is a bin for litter. Please use it or if you find it full please take your little home after visiting the cityโs open spaces.
#dontlitter
#portobellobeach
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#LeithCommunityCops
are working
with
@scotfire_Edin
@Edinburgh_CC
following access concerns of emergency service vehicles in Spey Terrace. We were out today engaging with the local community.
Please park responsibly and consider that seconds count in an emergency.
#Edinburgh
Responding to community concerns
#NECPT
working with Special Constables from the North East Support Team
#NEST
have been conducting enforcement action at Brunswick Road this evening in relation to no left / right turn signage.
#Leith
@PolScotVol
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Today at
#DalmenyStreetPark
the local community were out gardening, maintaining, tidying and improving the greenspace for all to enjoy whilst adhering to social distancing. Great community spirit.
#LeithCommunityCops
stopped by to lend a hand whilst on patrol.
#Edinburgh
After recieving complaints from local residents
#NECPT
carried out a Road Traffic initiative in the Mitchell Street and Maritime Lane area of
#Leith
8 vehicles were observed to drive through the no entry signs resulting in drivers being issued with 3 points and ยฃ100 fine
He may be called PC LOVE, but he HATES speeders. Don't come flying down Northfield today or you'll face a ยฃ100 fine.
#TwentysPlenty
#CommunityPolicing
- PC Matt
In response to recent fire-raising incidents in the Leith Walk area, Community Officers this evening have been working with
@fire_scot
&
@Edinburgh_CC
to provide reassurance and public engagement on this issue. Should you have any information please contact 101 or Crimestoppers
PS Duff was so cold driving in this morning that his jaw started to freeze...
He ended up having to grit his teeth to get into work.
At least someone found it funny ๐
#BeastFaeTheEast
#Snowmageddon
Newcastleโs finest drew some attention with their โtall hatsโ last night whilst working at the Hibs / Newcastle (Easter Road) fixture with
@EdinburghPolice
The officers were inundated with photo requests.
@northumbriapol
& Police Scotland working together to keep people safe
#LeithCommunityCops
&
@scotfire_Edin
were back at Spey Terrace this afternoon engaging with the local community in relation to emergency vehicle access concerns.
Seconds count in an emergency, please park responsibly and encourage others to do so likewise.
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#Edinburgh
Sad day as PS Mackie retires from Police Scotland...
PS Mackie is on the left and his replacement is on the rightโฆ
From us all at Leith Police Station along with colleagues far and wide... We wish you the very best, it has been great working with you.
From traffic stops the last month
@EdinPolNE
CPT have reported for 10 x no insurance, 6 x no MOT, 7 x drink/drug driving, issued 40+ tickets, 3 x ยฃ50 fines for pavement parking, 12 x vehicle seizures, seized ยฃ5000 class A drugs & offensive weapons, & seized 5 x electric scooters.
Op Curator Officers recovered these bikes today which we believe are stolen. If you think any belong to you call 101 quoting incident 671 11/06/2020. Edinburgh Police North East working hard to detect disrupt &deter bike theft.
Save the date;
Emergency Services Day - Saturday 25th March 2023 1100 hours until 1500 hours.
@EdinPolNE
are pleased to announce the new date for Emergency Services Day. The event will be held at Scottish Government Building carpark, Victoria Quay.
Full details to follow soon.
Emergency Services Open Day - Saturday, 25/03/23
11-3 pm, last admission 2.15 pm
Our community event is taking place at the Scottish Government Building, Victoria Quay, Leith. Please enter through the Commercial Street entrance.
More info following ๐
#LeithESD2023
@scotgov
We are planning some STEAK outs and some Community MEATings this week. If you have a BEEF with someone, don't try to be CLEAVER and deal with it yourself. Call us on 101, we'll do our best to save your BACON and tell them to CUT it out.
#NationalButchersWeek
#KeepingPeopleSafe
#NECPT
officers regularly act on information and intelligence from the public. This week, officers recovered a quantity of pedal cycles and electric scooters in
#Leith
, all suspected to be stolen. Enquiries ongoing to return to rightful owners.
A 15-year-old youth has been charged in relation to damaging a bus and injuring a Bus Driver in the North East of Edinburgh.
The incident happened on Tuesday 2nd March on Niddrie Mains Road after an item was thrown at a moving bus.
Following complaints from the community...
Leith Community Officers were at Seafield Road, Easter Road, Lochend Road, Leith Walk and Coburg Street conducting speed enforcement.
A number of fixed penalty tickets were issued and drivers warned.
#YouSaidWeDid
#LoveLeith
** FREE Bike Marking event **
Portobello Promenade on 1st, 2nd and 3rd of July.
Between 10am-2pm at Towerbank play park.
Social distancing will be adhered to and please follow the
@scotgov
guidelines if you are planning to attend.
#CrimePrevention
#BikeMarking
PCs McPherson and Love have got the
#FridayFeeling
down at Costa Del Portobello ๐ฆ
Make sure you keep an eye on all of your property (including kids!) in busy places - reports of people losing things always rocket in hot weather ๐๐
Officers from Drylaw's Local Initiative Team carried out proactive patrols in the Marine Drive area this morning and recovered 6 motorbikes valued at approximately ยฃ20,000. The bikes are in the process of being reunited with their owners.