Woman allegedly assaulted in Edinburgh city centre by group of youths as police launch investigation

A woman was allegedly assaulted by a group of youths in Edinburgh city centre.

Police Scotland said that the incident took place just after 5pm on Friday, July 31.

A woman was assaulted on Princes Street on Friday evening. | Google Maps

Reports suggest that a group of youths were involved in the incident.

The force confirmed that the woman did not require medical treatment after the assault.

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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 5.10pm on Friday, 31 July, 2026, we received a report of an assault on a woman in the Princes Street area of Edinburgh.

“The woman did not require any medical treatment.

“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances.”