Police begin attack inquiry

POLICE are investigating an attack on a woman in Leith yesterday morning.

The woman is believed to have been targeted in Leith Links in the early hours.

Police say they have still to speak to the victim to establish what happened.

Yesterday, forensic officers were examining the area.

A police spokesman said: “Lothian and Borders Police are currently carrying out inquiries in the Leith Links area of Edinburgh following a report of an assault on a woman in the early hours of Thursday, September 1.

“Anyone who remembers seeing anything suspicious in the area is asked to come forward.”