Man arrested after woman assaulted in Midlothian

Police say they have arrested a man after a woman was assaulted in Midlothian.

The incident happened at the Drum Estate on Friday afternoon.

In a statement, Police Scotland said: “Following police enquiries, a 31-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with an assault of a woman in the Drum Estate, Dalkeith. The incident occurred around 5.15pm on Friday 13 August 2021.£

The man is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday. A report is being submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

Police say a man has been arrested

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