A Scottish council area and historic county in the Lowlands
An 11‑year‑old girl has been found dead in the Gore Water at Gore Glen Woodland Park near Gorebridge after a search on Thursday, 6 August. Police Scotland has said the death is being treated as unexplained and inquiries are ongoing; a post‑mortem has been scheduled and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.
Police are investigating a targeted shooting at a pub on Gilmerton Road. One person was treated at the scene, with detectives pursuing extensive inquiries and urging witnesses to come forward and share dashcam or CCTV footage.