Man arrested after Dalkeith assault on woman

Following police enquiries, a 31-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with an assault of a woman in Dalkeith last week.

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The incident occurred at around 5.15pm in the Drum Estate, Dalkeith on Friday, August 13.

The man was due to appear at court on Monday, August 16.

A report is being submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

An investigation got under way immediately after police received a report of the Dalkeith assault.

Anyone who has any information regarding this incident is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 2910 of 13 August, 2021.

Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.