1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (506+ words) A CONVICTED child sex offender has been forced to flee after his home was targeted by vandals during an angry neighbourhood protest. Local residents have been demonstrating outside the home of Calum MacFadyen in a bid to have him removed…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (182+ words) A MACMERRY man has appeared in court to admit engaging in a course of abusive behaviour against his partner over a three-month period. George Samuel carried out the abusive behaviour by repeatedly shouting and swearing at the woman, and repeatedly…...

5+ day, 9+ hour ago   (122+ words) A MUSSELBURGH man racially abused a man while attending Edinburgh Sheriff Court last year. James Laidlaw was inside the court building when he made shocking racial remarks towards Abdigan Ali on February 7 last year. Laidlaw, of North High Street, caused…...

6+ day, 9+ hour ago   (179+ words) A MAN who brandished a machete and assaulted police officers after being taken to hospital for treatment has been jailed for more than a year. Kane Reilly acted aggressively and brandished the large blade during a violent episode on North…...

1+ week, 9+ hour ago   (241+ words) A TRANENT man who carried out a campaign of abusive behaviour against his former partner has been released from prison and placed under the supervision of the social work department. Scott McLean committed the offences at his Northfield home between…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (167+ words) A MUSSELBURGH resident will return to court for sentencing later this month after admitting charges of vandalism and struggling with police officers. Jayson Dodds, of Windsor Park, was arrested after he caused damage to the rear window of a vehicle…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (194+ words) A FORMER soldier assaulted three police officers after taking a cocktail of alcohol and cocaine. Colin Hamilton said that he had “no recollection of the events” when he lashed out and kicked PC Robert Stewart to the body near to…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (302+ words) A CALLOUS dog owner is facing a ban from keeping animals after he was seen beating his pet. David Noble, 54, lashed out at the bulldog after the animal had become agitated while police spoke to the man concerning an allegation…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (100+ words) County man admits leaving victim severely injured after attacking him in Musselburgh East Lothian Courier County man admits attacking man in Musselburgh street A COUNTY man has admitted attacking a man in a Musselburgh street. Mark Logan, 58, assaulted Kyle Varley…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (356+ words) Four people have been charged with murder after a newborn baby girl was stabbed to death in Sheffield. Two men and two women are to appear in court on Wednesday accused of murder, causing or allowing the death of a…...