Woman, 26, sexually assaulted during late night attack in Edinburgh city centre

A woman was sexually assaulted in Edinburgh city centre during a late night attack on Wednesday evening.

The incident, which took place near Old Infirmary Lane at around 11.30pm, saw the area cordoned off by police.

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “Police in Edinburgh are investigating a report that a 26-year-old woman was the victim of a sexual assault near to Old Infirmary Lane at around 11.30pm on Wednesday, 16 October.

“Inquiries are at an early stage and ongoing.”

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