Edinburgh crime: Police investigating reported rape of woman in Abbeyhill area say it ‘did not take place’

Police in Edinburgh give update on investigation into alleged rape on Abbey Street

Edinburgh police have said an investigation into a serious sexual assault confirmed it “did not take place as reported”.

It was previously reported that a woman was raped on Abbey Street, in the Abbeyhill area of the Capital, at around 4.30am on January 14. The street was taped off and a number of police vehicles were seen in attendance at the scene.

Several hours later, Police Scotland released a statement that read: “Officers are investigating the serious sexual assault of a 43-year-old woman in Abbey Street, Edinburgh, around 4.30am on Sunday, January 14. Enquiries are ongoing.”

Edinburgh police have said an investigation into a serious sexual assault Abbey Street confirmed it “did not take place as reported”.

However, officers have now given an update. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 4.30am on Sunday, 14 January, we received a report of a serious sexual assault on Abbey Street, Edinburgh. Extensive enquiries have confirmed this incident did not take place as reported.”