Man arrested in connection with rape of girl, 15, in Edinburgh
A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the rape of a teenage girl in Edinburgh.The 15-year-old girl was attacked in a basement storage area on York Place in the city centre after being led there by a masked man from a bus stop on Princes Street.Police Scotland later described the incident, which took place at about 05:00 last Sunday, as "frightening" and said the girl was being supported by specialist officers.Officers said inquiries into the incident were ongoing.
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