Police incident Walter Scott Avenue

[I'm_cabbaged]

Just drove up Gilmerton Rd and the police have Walter Scott Avenue taped off. There's a load of police cars and vans sitting on Gilmerton Rd aswell, anyone heard anything? :confused:

[Wembley67]

Just drove up Gilmerton Rd and the police have Walter Scott Avenue taped off. There's a load of police cars and vans sitting on Gilmerton Rd aswell, anyone heard anything? :confused:

I'm led to believe that Fred Goodwin needed a lightbulb changed :shocked:

Nah no idea :greengrin

[AFKA5814_Hibs]

I'd imagine it's to with the shooting of the guy Martyn Barclay.

[BigKev]

I'd imagine it's to with the shooting of the guy Martyn Barclay.

Been there since at least 7 this morning.

Seems a strange place to block off the road though as the Igoe's stay at the Old Dalkeith Road end. They could have taken a much lower profile if it is to do with the Barclay shooting.

There were 9 Police vehicles there 15 minutes ago which suggests some form of retribution or a seperate incident unrelated has taken place, perhaps at the shops.

I'm not too sure about this point - maybe I'm cabbaged can confirm - but did the Igoes not have a christening at The Libby yesterday?

[Ritchie]

a guy got knocked down by a car and killed.

[BigKev]

a guy got knocked down by a car and killed.

Not good - what time was that? Hit and run?

[Ritchie]

Not good - what time was that? Hit and run?

not sure of the full details... my girlfriends family knew the guy, thats the only reason i know what happened.

[I'm_cabbaged]

Been there since at least 7 this morning.

Seems a strange place to block off the road though as the Igoe's stay at the Old Dalkeith Road end. They could have taken a much lower profile if it is to do with the Barclay shooting.

There were 9 Police vehicles there 15 minutes ago which suggests some form of retribution or a seperate incident unrelated has taken place, perhaps at the shops.

I'm not too sure about this point - maybe I'm cabbaged can confirm - but did the Igoes not have a christening at The Libby yesterday?

Was working yesterday Kev, thought they were barred. :confused:

[BigKev]

not sure of the full details... my girlfriends family knew the guy, thats the only reason i know what happened.

Not so good mate - cheers for letting us know anyway.


Was working yesterday Kev, thought they were barred. :confused:

Don't think so mate. Certainly not pubwatched. Maybe self barred after tasting the beer :greengrin

[I'm_cabbaged]

not sure of the full details... my girlfriends family knew the guy, thats the only reason i know what happened.

Not good at all.

Any idea how old? Not that it really matters right enough.

[Ritchie]

in his 30's.

just heard another rumour as well so god knows what happened.

suppose we'll find out in time!

UPDATE.. was a hit & run.

[BigKev]

in his 30's.

just heard another rumour as well so god knows what happened.

suppose we'll find out in time!

UPDATE.. was a hit & run.

FFS :bitchy:

Wasn't involved in all the other nonsense??

[Ritchie]

FFS :bitchy:

Wasn't involved in all the other nonsense??

dont think so, probably just in the wrong place at the wrong time.

drunk or drug driver i'd imagine!

[I'm_cabbaged]

dont think so, probably just in the wrong place at the wrong time.

drunk or drug driver i'd imagine!

Wouldnae be surprised, Walter Scott's got CCTV so hopefully they catch them quick enough.

[Hanny]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/edinburgh_and_east/8088091.stm

A 30-year-old man has been killed in a hit and run incident in Edinburgh.

Paul Bonnar from the Gilmerton area of the city was knocked down in Walter Scott Avenue at about 1330 BST.

Lothian and Borders Police said they believed the car was a white Mitsubishi Evolution - registration P479CRN - which was stolen from Brunswick Street.

Officers have appealed to anyone who may have seen the car, or who has information regarding the identity of the driver to contact them.

Insp Andy Gilhooley added: "We are also making a special appeal to the driver of the vehicle to contact the police."

[Golden Bear]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/edinburgh_and_east/8088091.stm

A 30-year-old man has been killed in a hit and run incident in Edinburgh.

Paul Bonnar from the Gilmerton area of the city was knocked down in Walter Scott Avenue at about 1330 BST.

Lothian and Borders Police said they believed the car was a white Mitsubishi Evolution - registration P479CRN - which was stolen from Brunswick Street.

Officers have appealed to anyone who may have seen the car, or who has information regarding the identity of the driver to contact them.

Insp Andy Gilhooley added: "We are also making a special appeal to the driver of the vehicle to contact the police."

About 13:30? This news broke on Radio Forth about 10am this morning - it was reported as a police investigation - I wonder if there were 2 seperate "incidents"?

[I'm_cabbaged]

About 13:30? This news broke on Radio Forth about 10am this morning - it was reported as a police investigation - I wonder if there were 2 seperate "incidents"?

Was 01:30. :agree:

[woodythehibee]

About 13:30? This news broke on Radio Forth about 10am this morning - it was reported as a police investigation - I wonder if there were 2 seperate "incidents"?

it's just a mistake by the BBC, it was definitley at 0130 :agree:

[BigKev]

RIP Paul

Excellent fitba' player and genuine good guy :agree:

[shaunsinky]

i went to college with paul, just heard the news this morning, will be sadly missed

[Wilson]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/edinburgh_and_east/8090846.stm

[EskbankHibby]

Played football with him and has brother Jason, good lad and a decent player, very sad.

[Mike777]

This teenager has over 100 convictions i have heard, and had just got out of prison as well.

Excellent justice system we have in place.:grr:

[BigKev]

This teenager has over 100 convictions i have heard, and had just got out of prison as well.

Excellent justice system we have in place.:grr:

Aye aye :agree:


Played football with him and has brother Jason, good lad and a decent player, very sad.

Not ex Gilmerton Star are you?

I played with them both there and then a couple of times with the Nest when Brian Foster ran them.

[Toaods]

RIP Paul

Excellent fitba' player and genuine good guy :agree:

Kev, you obviously knew the guy and although I didn't I used to play 5's with a Pat Bonnar(blonde haired and smoked, Celtic fan)...any relation?

[EskbankHibby]

Aye aye :agree:



Not ex Gilmerton Star are you?

I played with them both there and then a couple of times with the Nest when Brian Foster ran them.

No, with Prestonfield many moons ago, Jason is nearer my age so we played in the same team and Paul would come along and play 5's/train etc.

[BigKev]

Kev, you obviously knew the guy and although I didn't I used to play 5's with a Pat Bonnar(blonde haired and smoked, Celtic fan)...any relation?

Not that I know of mate but there are a few Bonnar's around the area who could be.

Pat Bonnar's (ex Celtic keeper) sister still stays in Gracemount I believe - likely to be a relation to them?

[TamHibs]

RIP

He was my big cousin's best mate's cousin. Personally I've never met him but I know my cousin's mate is absolutely devastated. Thoughts are with his family