Edinburgh man arrested in connection with five cases of sexual assault including one against a 14-year-old girl

A 62-year-old man has been arrested in connection with five instances of sexual assault in Edinburgh, including one involving a 14-year-old girl.

A stock image of Police Scotland. A man has been arrested following five cases of sexual assault reported in Edinburgh.

The incidents happened between 31 December last year and 20 February in the Viewforth, Union Canal, and Craiglockhart areas of the city.

The most recent case involved a 14-year-old girl, who was reportedly attacked as she walked in a wooded area in Craiglockhart on 20 February this year.

A 62-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with five incidents and is due to appear before Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, 22 February.

Detective Inspector Keith Fairbairn from Edinburgh’s Public Protection Unit said: “We continue to conduct enquiries in relation to these offences and anyone who may have witnessed a crime, or not reported an incident to officers already, should come forward so we can thoroughly investigate.”

Anyone wishing to report a crime should contact officers via 101, or in an emergency and when a crime is in progress, always call 999.

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