Man in lamb sex attack

POLICE are hunting a man who carried out a sexual assault on a lamb which was later found dead.

A shocked passer-by spotted the man, believed to be in his 20s, molesting the farm animal in a field near Silverknowes Road.

A police spokesman said: "Lothian and Borders Police are investigating after a male was seen performing an indecent act on a lamb.

"The suspect fled after being disturbed, at which time, the lamb was found to be dead. Enquiries are now underway to determine whether the animal's death is linked to the incident."