Edinburgh crime: Woman, 43, raped in Abbeyhill as Police lockdown scene
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A 43-year-old woman was raped in the Abbeyhill area of Edinburgh in the early hours of the morning.
Officers were called to reports of a serious sexual assault on Abbey Street at around 4.30am on Sunday.
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Hide AdThe street has been locked down as cops investigate the incident. According to local reports, the street has been taped off and a number of police cars and vans remain at the scene.
Police Scotland said their enquiries into the incident remain ongoing.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Officers are investigating the serious sexual assault of a 43-year-old woman in Abbey Street, Edinburgh, around 4.30am on Sunday, 14 January, 2024.
“Enquiries are ongoing.”