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The National
2 days ago
- The National
Girl, 15, sexually assaulted on busy Edinburgh street by man wearing black balaclava
Police Scotland have said the girl was approached by a man in a bus stop by Marks and Spencer on Princes Street at around 5am. He then took her on foot to York Place where the incident happened shortly after 5am in a basement storage area on the street. After the assault, the suspect left the area in the direction of Dublin Street. The suspect is described as a white man with blond stubble/beard who spoke with a Scottish accent. He was wearing a black zip up hooded top, khaki green trousers, and Nike trainers. He wore a black balaclava. CCTV from Edinburgh's New Town is being gathered, police say Detective inspector Mhairi Cooper from the Public Protection Unit in Edinburgh said: 'This was a frightening incident for the girl and we have specialist officers supporting her and her family. 'From extensive enquiries within Edinburgh City Centre, we know the suspect approached her on Princes Street and then led her onto South St David Street, around St Andrew Square, onto Queen Street, then to York Place. 'Despite the early morning there was daylight in this busy commercial area. I am asking people who were within the area at the time and could have seen the suspect alone or with the victim, to come forward. 'CCTV from the New Town area is being gathered and checked – I would ask anyone with private systems to check these and submit anything of relevance to us as soon as possible. READ MORE: Police visit more than 220 properties searching for Cole Cooper 'We continue to carry out door to door enquiries and I'd appeal to local residents and businesses in New Town who may have premises off street level to check any storage areas or lock ups and report any suspicious items or behaviour to us.' Chief inspector Brian Manchester, local area commander, added: 'We understand an incident such as this is concerning for the local community, and we have a dedicated enquiry team working on this investigation. 'Anyone with concerns should speak to officers without hesitation.' Those with information should contact Police Scotland via 101 and quote incident number 0136 of 27 May 2025. An anonymous report can be made to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- General
- Daily Mail
Hunt for missing 19-year-old who vanished following house party more than three weeks ago - after asking a schoolfriend for a lift
The hunt for a teenager who went missing after a house party three weeks ago has begun. Cole Cooper, 19, was last seen at about 8.45pm on May 7, having requested a lift from a schoolfriend in the Longcroft area of Falkirk, Scotland, and was reported missing by his family two days later. The friend said there were no concerns about Mr Cooper's welfare on May 7 and that he was not given a lift, police said. He had last been seen by his family on May 2 or 3 and was captured on CCTV at about 6am on May 4 in the village, when he tried to access his father's house unsuccessfully. The missing man is described as about 5ft 10ins, of medium build with brown short hair, and was last seen wearing a black puffer-style jacket with black jogging bottoms. Detectives said the investigation was being treated as a missing person's inquiry rather than a criminal probe. A major search has involved helicopters, divers, digital and financial investigators, as well as examination of 1,000 hours of CCTV and door-to-door inquiries at more than 220 homes. Chief Inspector Alex Hatrick, local area commander, said: 'Cole was reported missing on May 9 and was last seen by his family on May 2 or 3. CCTV footage of Cole, who was last seen at around 5.50am on May 4 'There was a further sighting on CCTV on May 4, of Cole, around 6am. Since that CCTV, a witness has come forward reporting speaking to Cole about 8.45pm on May 7. He didn't get a lift.' Mr Hatrick said that the inquiry was probing digital media but was primarily focused on the last sightings. He added: 'At that time, the friend didn't have any concerns for Cole's wellbeing. He just said he was looking to go to his local area. 'From the witness account, he didn't have any concerns at that time. The witness said that Cole asked for a lift and went on his way. 'Concerns are growing for Cole's welfare, this is completely out of character. There's nothing to suggest he has come to harm. It very much remains a missing persons investigation. 'His family are deeply devastated, they want answers relating to what has happened to Cole. There's no evidence of any criminality at this stage.' He urged Mr Cooper to get in touch with police and said he had 'nothing to fear'. Mr Hatrick added: 'There's no indication that Cole was a risk to himself or likely to come to harm.' The search is primarily focused on Falkirk, but Mr Cooper also has links to Paisley, Denny and Cumbernauld. A major incident portal has been set up for the public to share footage with investigating officers. In a message to the missing man, Mr Hatrick said: 'Cole, I would very much encourage you to get in touch with your family. 'You have got nothing to fear about getting in touch. We just want to find you safe and well.' Anyone who has any information can contact officers on either 101 quoting incident number 828 of Friday May 9. It comes after it was revealed that drones are being drafted in to help with the search of the missing teenager. In a heartfelt plea last week, his mother Wendy Stewart begged her son to 'come home' as drone operators were urged to apply for permission to fly in Cumbernauld Airport's flight restriction zone so they can widen the search. A social media page set up by the family to provide updates about the hunt for the 19-year-old asks for drone owners to get in touch with the airport so they could search between Longcroft and Banknock. Ms Stewart, meanwhile, begged her son to 'please come home'. She said: 'I love and miss you so so so much. Where are you son? My heart is breaking I just want a big cuddle from you son.' The worried mother also posted a touching video of Mr Cooper singing into a microphone and dancing with her, with the caption 'Please help get my gorgeous, kind loving boy back to me'.
Glasgow Times
3 days ago
- Glasgow Times
Fresh appeal to trace missing Falkirk teen Cole Cooper
Cole Cooper was last seen at around 8.45pm on Wednesday, May 7, on the A803 at the intersection with Cumbernauld Road in Longcroft. Before this, the 19-year-old from Falkirk was captured on CCTV at around 6am on Sunday, May 4, also in the Longcroft area. Cole is described as being around 5ft 10ins in height, of medium build, with brown short hair. When he was last seen, he was wearing a black puffer-style jacket with black jogging trousers. Cops say he has links to the Denny, Cumbernauld, and Paisley areas. A dedicated team of officers have visited more than 220 properties as extensive door-to-door enquiries continue. More than 1000 hours of CCTV have also been seized. Local cops are being supported by national resources, including specialist search teams, the police helicopter, and drones from the air support unit, as well as officers from the dive and marine unit. An incident and welfare support unit will be in the area while searches continue. Anyone with any information is urged to approach this unit and speak to police. READ NEXT: Emotional plea from missing teen Cole Cooper's mum Chief Inspector Alex Hatrick, local area commander, said: "We have significant resources dedicated to finding Cole, and we are urging the public to come forward with any information about his whereabouts. "As part of our investigation, we have specialist resources from across the country assisting local officers. "We have seized more than 1000 hours of public and private CCTV footage as part of the investigation. 'Door-to-door enquiries are still being carried out, and there will continue to be a significant police presence in the area while our searches are ongoing. 'This includes uniformed and plain-clothed officers. I would encourage anyone with any information or questions to approach these officers. "We understand this may be concerning for the local community, but please be assured we are working hard to find Cole. "As well as carrying out these searches, there is a lot of work going on behind the scenes. "While this may not be as visible, please be assured we are working tirelessly to find Cole." READ NEXT: Mum of missing Scottish teenager who vanished 'heartbroken' Any information, including photographs, CCTV, or dashcam footage that may support the investigation can be sent to officers. A website has been set up that gives members of the public access to a form to do this. The Major Incident Public Portal can be found HERE. In the coming days, further searches involving specialist units will continue. Police will also be carrying out additional high-visibility patrols. Chief Inspector Hatrick added: "Extensive enquiries remain ongoing and we are fully committed to finding Cole. "We are working hard to build up a picture of his movements, and I would like to thank everyone for their help so far. "I would also urge people who live in the area to check their outbuildings and sheds. Finding Cole is paramount, and it is crucial that we get answers for his family and friends on his whereabouts. "Please think back - were you in the area at the time? Did you notice anyone matching Cole's description? "Even if it doesn't seem significant, please pass any information on. Any piece of information could prove crucial. "If you know anything that could help, please speak to us." Anyone with any information can contact police via 101, quoting incident number 828 of Friday, May 9, 2025.
BBC News
3 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Cole Cooper: Police 'increasingly concerned' for missing teenager
Police are becoming "increasingly concerned" for a teenager who has been missing for three Cooper, 19, was last seen at about 20:45 on 7 May in Longcroft, Falkirk, near home village of Insp Alex Hatrick told BBC Scotland News Cole's disappearance was being treated as a missing persons case and there was no evidence to suggest he had come to the final sighting officers have conducted door-to-door inquiries at more than 200 homes and obtained over 1,000 hours of CCTV. Ch Insp Hatrick, local area commander, told BBC Scotland News: "Just like Cole's family we are increasingly concerned for Cole's whereabouts. "The family are obviously deeply devastated, they are looking for answers as to what has happened to Cole, as are the police."At this time this is very much a missing persons inquiry."There is no evidence to suggest Cole has come to harm but we will explore all avenues, all lines of inquiry. Our focus is very much on tracing Cole." Timeline: Where was Cole Cooper last seen? 3 May: Cole was on a night out with friends. 4 May: He was captured on CCTV multiple times around Nisbet Drive, Longcroft Road and Hogan Path in the early hours of Sunday was seen approaching the door of his Dad's house at 05:49 before leaving four minutes last CCTV footage of Cole was at 06:00 on Cumbernauld Road.7 May: A witness said they saw Cole at around 20:45 on the A803 at the Intersection with Cumbernauld Road, Longcroft.9 May: Cole is reported missing. Ch Insp Hatrick confirmed that the last sighting of Cole was reported by a witness who knew the time of the sighting, on 7 May, he told officers that he didn't have any concerns for added he asked for a lift and "then Cole went on his way".Cole is described as about 5ft 10in, of medium build with short brown hair. He was last seen wearing a black puffer-style jacket with black jogging Cole's family are treating the CCTV footage - captured on 4 May - as the last confirmed sighting of the missing Connor told BBC Radio Scotland's Drivetime programme they were hoping "no news is good news" but were becoming increasingly said: "We are coming up to a month now which does make me think, has he come to some sort of harm?"I don't know what type of harm but I do think that something must have happened and somebody knows something."We are mentally preparing for the worst but we are also hoping and praying for the best outcome which is him coming home safely." The family organised a community-led search for the teenager on Saturday and Sunday, with around 200 people helping looking for Cole."We don't want to sit back and do nothing. Even if we need to search the same area a hundred more times, we will," Connor had been living in Falkirk and is known to have links to the Denny, Cumbernauld and Paisley areas.A major search involving helicopters and drones was launched last week scouring Banknock, also in Falkirk, and the dive and marine unit have been are asking for anyone who was in the Glasgow Road area around the time Cole was last seen to contact them via an online are also urging locals to to check their outbuildings and sheds.
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Mum of missing Scots teen Cole Cooper, 19, reveals living ‘nightmare' in heartbreaking interview over his disappearance
'BRING HIM HOME' Mum of missing Scots teen Cole Cooper, 19, reveals living 'nightmare' in heartbreaking interview over his disappearance Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE mum of a Scottish teenager who has been missing for three weeks told how her son's disappearance has been a total nightmare. Cole Cooper, 19, hasn't been seen for three weeks since he vanished near Falkirk earlier this month. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Cole Cooper has been missing for three weeks Credit: Police Scotland 3 His mum spoke out about his disappearance Credit: Michael Schofield, News Group Newspapers Ltd The teenager from Banknock, near Falkirk, was last seen on May 7 on the A803 at the intersection with Cumbernauld Road in Longcroft. He was officially reported missing on May 9. A huge police search including specialist teams, marine units, drones and a helicopter has been underway for weeks as cops desperately search for any clues as to his whereabouts. His mum Wendy Stewart has been left devastated by Cole's disappearance and cried when asked about the search for her son. In an emotional interview with Sky News, she said: 'I honestly just don't know [what has happened to him]. I don't know. 'Has he been picked up by a car? I don't know. "I don't want to start speculating but I just want answers. Somebody please come and tell us. 'It's just a total heartache. It's all so surreal, like is this actually happening and are we going to wake up? 'It's been a big nightmare. Just bring him home please.' Fighting back tears, Cole's aunt Aimie Tennie added: 'If Cole is out there and he is able to watch this, we want you to come home, we want answers, we miss you, we love you.' Cops revealed today they have visited over 220 properties and scoured over 1,000 hours of CCTV footage in their efforts to find Cole. Shopping centre on lockdown after machete-armed gangs brawl as customers flee They have urged anyone with information to come forward or give information to their major incident portal where information can be sent directly to officers. Cops have said any information could be "crucial" in finding out what has happened to the teenager. Chief Inspector Alex Hatrick said: "We have significant resources dedicated to finding Cole and we are urging the public to come forward with any information about his whereabouts. "As part of our investigation, we have specialist resources from across the country assisting local officers. "We have seized more than 1000 hours of public and private CCTV footage as part of the investigation. 'Door-to-door enquiries are still being carried out and there will continue to be a significant police presence in the area while our searches are ongoing. "This includes uniformed and plain-clothed officers. I would encourage anyone with any information or questions to approach these officers. Do you have any information about where Cole Cooper could be? ANYONE who has information on Cole has been urged to send their information to police. Cole is described as around 5ft 10ins, of medium build with brown short hair. He was last seen wearing a black puffer-style jacket with black jogging bottoms. Cops have asked that any information, including photographs, CCTV or dashcam footage, be sent to officers that may support the investigation. They have set up a website that gives members of the public access to a form to send information and footage directly to officers. The Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP) link can be found here. Anyone who has any information can contact officers on either 101 quoting incident number 828 of Friday, 9 May, 2025. "We understand this may be concerning for the local community but please be assured we are working hard to find Cole." Cole has links to Denny, Cumbernauld and Paisley. High visibility patrols are set to be carried out as further searches involving specialist teams are carried out. Officers are also urging members of the public to check any outbuildings or sheds. Chief Inspector Hatrick added: "Extensive enquiries remain ongoing and we are fully committed to finding Cole. "We are working hard to build up a picture of his movements and I would like to thank everyone for their help so far. "I would also urge people who live in the area to check their outbuildings and sheds. "Finding Cole is paramount and it is crucial we get answers for his family and friends on his whereabouts. "Please think back - were you in the area at the time? Did you notice anyone matching Cole's description? "Even if it doesn't seem significant, please pass any information on. Any piece of information could prove crucial. "If you know anything that could help, please speak to us."
