http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: "Major police incident in Edinburgh city centre" en Fri, 22 May 2026 09:21:06 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13778#post-169577 Sun, 26 Oct 2014 22:34:29 +0000 chdot 169577@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"</p> <p>“The use of the police helicopter and a small number of officers with shields was simply about ensuring a safe and co-ordinated apprehension of the suspects. There were clear risks and challenges due to the height and size of the building and our response aimed to manage the risks and to ensure the safety of everyone involved.</p> <p>“Earlier in the evening, the males riding the motorcycle potentially placed themselves and the public in danger and we are pleased that the motorcycle was recovered and one man detained. A positive line of enquiry is being followed as we continue to trace the other suspect.”</p> <p>"</p> <p><a href="http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/public-not-at-risk-during-city-centre-incident-1-3584268" rel="nofollow">http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/public-not-at-risk-during-city-centre-incident-1-3584268</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13778#post-169560 Sun, 26 Oct 2014 15:24:35 +0000 Ed1 169560@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Riot police would not be most suitable for catching one person unless it just so happen riot police was what was available then would imagine more to it than a motorcycle thief. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13778#post-169557 Sun, 26 Oct 2014 13:35:09 +0000 crowriver 169557@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I recall when I was wee there was rooftop chase in central Edinburgh for a "smash'n'grab" jewel thief. No riot gear, no chopper, presumably no sniffer dog either. Probably a fair few bobbies though. The guy got caught though. Turned out he was a nearby neighbour! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13778#post-169556 Sun, 26 Oct 2014 13:31:09 +0000 kaputnik 169556@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"Officers investigating a motorbike theft were called to reports that the suspect was on a roof in Cockburn Street at about 22:00 BST."</p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-29775812" rel="nofollow">http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-29775812</a></p> <p>I would agree that 50 officers, many in riot gear, a sniffer dog and a police helicopter seems excessive to apprehend one motorcycle thief... Must have been a very wanted / notorious offender. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13778#post-169555 Sun, 26 Oct 2014 13:30:46 +0000 crowriver 169555@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@mgj, I'm sure you're right. Doesn't mean they have to use it (them) constantly, though, does it? OTOH maybe they 'need' to use it (them) to spend (and therefore justify) the budget for the chopper(s)? Must cost a fortune for each hover. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13778#post-169554 Sun, 26 Oct 2014 13:29:27 +0000 kaputnik 169554@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>what @mgj said ^ </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13778#post-169551 Sun, 26 Oct 2014 13:21:25 +0000 mgj 169551@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@crowriver IIRC L&amp;B didnt have a chopper of their own, Strathclyde's is now available to Police Scotland </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13778#post-169549 Sun, 26 Oct 2014 13:02:07 +0000 Ed1 169549@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Either police were expecting a group of trouble makers or may be the riot shields were to be used against the public trying to get away from an incident I guess or may just be to look more menacing to make it easier to close the street. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13778#post-169548 Sun, 26 Oct 2014 13:00:20 +0000 crowriver 169548@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Anyone else noticed a huge increase in police helicopters flying over Edinburgh since the creation of Police Scotland? It's at least once a month now. Previously it was very rare, unless the royals were at Holyrood but even then not every time.</p> <p>OTOH, when I worked in Glasgow choppers with spotlight going were very commonplace sight over the centre. </p> <p>Tougher approach to 'saunas'; Routine arming of police; Choppers buzzing over city regularly; Definitely a 'Weegiefying' of policing in Edinburgh going on. </p> <p>Not sure I like it. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13778#post-169542 Sun, 26 Oct 2014 11:39:55 +0000 Instography 169542@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Naked.</p> <p>bow_bar: Apparently a naked man with a gun on Cockburn St, the area is closed off so please avoid</p> <p>instography: @bow_bar Naked Gun? Some mistake, surely?</p> <p>bow-bar @instography No, there really is a nude male with a firearm. And don't call me Shirley</p> <p>instography: @bow_bar Let's hope he's firing blanks. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13778#post-169536 Sun, 26 Oct 2014 10:20:00 +0000 Min 169536@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>On a motorbike? Very James Bond! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13778#post-169533 Sun, 26 Oct 2014 10:00:02 +0000 LaidBack 169533@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Bizarre incident - someone making get-away on roof tops? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13778#post-169531 Sun, 26 Oct 2014 09:42:41 +0000 Min 169531@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I was hoping you would know more!</p> <p>Maybe it was Fred Goodwin's motorbike? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13778#post-169530 Sun, 26 Oct 2014 09:34:41 +0000 LaidBack 169530@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Helicopter was up from 8 till 11. Could be seen with spotlight on roofs of building or maybe closes between. Not sure how that ties in with story given.<br /> Was going to post last night to see if anyone knew more. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13778#post-169529 Sun, 26 Oct 2014 09:07:41 +0000 Min 169529@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I'd be mortified! I am sure there must be more to it than that. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13778#post-169528 Sun, 26 Oct 2014 08:07:14 +0000 stiltskin 169528@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>^ you wouldn't be saying that if it was your bike that had been nicked! I would say it was an excellent police response :) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13778#post-169527 Sun, 26 Oct 2014 07:45:35 +0000 Min 169527@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Apparently it was to do with a stolen motorbike?? Seems like a lot of trouble to go to! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13778#post-169526 Sun, 26 Oct 2014 00:01:39 +0000 Stickman 169526@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"@EdinCityPolice</p> <p>The incident on the Royal Mile this evening is not an armed incident, and there is no risk to the public." </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13778#post-169525 Sat, 25 Oct 2014 22:56:33 +0000 chdot 169525@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://www.scotsman.com/news/scotland/top-stories/major-police-incident-in-edinburgh-city-centre-1-3584102" rel="nofollow">http://www.scotsman.com/news/scotland/top-stories/major-police-incident-in-edinburgh-city-centre-1-3584102</a> </p>