HERE is a round-up of the latest news from police incidents across Edinburgh and the Lothians as of Monday, 17 February.
Man, 36, jailed for eight years for attempted murder
A 36-year-old man has been sentenced after an attempted in Edinburgh in Edinburgh in 2023.
Terence Reilly was arrested and charged after the attack on a 63-year-old man in Loaning Road on Sunday, 6 August, 2023.
He was jailed for eight years at the High Court in Edinburgh last Thursday, being found guilty of assault to severe injury, endangerment to life and attempted murder at the same court on 16 January.
Detective sergeant Sophie McWhinnie said: “This was a random attack on a stranger and Reilly now faces the consequences of his violent actions.
“His victim played a vital role in achieving this outcome and I would like to thank him for his support and hope that he can now begin to move on from this experience.
“Violence and endangering the lives of others will not be tolerated and we will rigorously pursue those responsible of such crimes and ensure they are brought to justice.
“We would like to thank the community for their assistance with this enquiry, particularly those who stopped at the time to help.”
Police appeal for information following fire in city centre
Detectives are appealing for information following a fire in Edinburgh’s city centre.
The fire happened at around 12am on Sunday at a block of flats on Prince Regent Street.
Thankfully, there were no reported injuries.
Detective constable Luke Wilson said: “The fire is being treated as wilful and we are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed anything to contact us.
“We also ask anyone with private CCTV or dashcam footage of the area at the time to come forward.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident 0053 of 16 February, 2025.
Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 444 111, where anonymity can be maintained.
Man charged in connection with reset following an incident at Deanswood Park, Livingston
A 33-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with reset following an incident in the Deanswood Park area in Livingston, West Lothian.
Police received a report of a housebreaking and a stolen car which happened around 8pm on Saturday, 1 February, 2025.
The vehicle has since been recovered.
A report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal and he is expected to appear in court at a later date.