Hunt for man after assault

THE hunt is continuing today for a man who sexually assaulted a woman on Christmas Eve.

The woman, who was attacked as she walked home on McDonald Road at around 3.25am, was approached by a man who attempted to strike up a conversation before assaulting her. It is understood the woman pulled free and the attacker made off towards Leith Walk.

The suspect was described as about 28 and 5ft 6in, dark skinned, possibly Indian, with short, wavy dark hair. He wore a black coat with a hood and black trousers.