Man wearing face covering and blue surgical gloves assaults 11-year-old girl in Edinburgh
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An 11-year-old girl has been injured after a man donning a face mask and gloves assaulted her in the Sighthill area of the city.
Media reports circulated earlier this week regarding a man acting suspiciously in the Calder Road of Edinburgh were confirmed by officers today when they revealed a young girl walking in the area was attacked by a man.
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Hide AdThe 11-year-old was walking with a friend at the time of the assault which left her with minor injuries.
Chief Inspector Scott Richardson said: "We can confirm that we are aware of online and press reports regarding a man wearing a face covering and blue surgical gloves, who was acting suspiciously in the Calder Road area between 5pm and 7pm on Tuesday, 1 September.
"Officers are carrying out extensive enquiries after this man assaulted an 11-year-old girl, who was walking with her friend in the Calder Road area during this time. Thankfully, the girl only sustained minor injuries, but both girls were left shaken as a result."Contrary to press speculation, this has been the only report of the man acting violently. Enquiries are ongoing to trace him and there will be increased police patrols in the area as a result."I would urge anyone with any information, or who has seen this man in the past few days, to contact police on 101, quoting incident 2917 of 1 September."