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Alasdair Clark

Police probing attack on woman in Leith release CCTV images in appeal for help

Cops in Edinburgh investigating an unsolved assault and robbery on a woman in Leith have released CCTV images of a man who could help.

Detectives from Police Scotland think the man in a long coat could have information which will help their enquiries into the attack which took place in September.

The crime took place at the junction of Henderson Street and Yardheads in Leith between 1.30am and 2am on Sunday, 13 September.

The man pictured in the images is described as being "slim to medium build", 30-40 years old with dark hair which is short at the back and sides and slightly longer on top.

He is clean shaven and was wearing a black jacket with a different shade of black collar, white trousers and brown shoes.

Detective Constable Oliver Healy of Gayfield CID said: “Extensive enquiries are ongoing into the assault and robbery and officers are currently carrying out enquiries in the local area, and checking CCTV footage to gather more information.

"I would urge anyone who may have been in the area around the time of the incident and saw anything suspicious to contact us as soon as possible.

The man was wearing a long coat and distinctive white trousers (Handout; Police Scotland)

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"Anyone with information should contact police on 101, quoting reference number 1241 of Sunday 13th September 2020."

Alternatively, police said those with information could contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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