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Daily Record
19 hours ago
- Daily Record
Man charged after teen girl alleged raped in Edinburgh
The 20-year-old is expected to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court in due course. A 20-year-old man has been charged after a teenage girl was allegedly raped in Edinburgh city centre. The 15-year-old is said to have been targeted at a bus stop on Princes Street just before 5am on Sunday, May 25, before being led on foot to nearby York Place. The shocking assault then took place in a basement storage area before the suspect fled on foot. Police said the man had been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged serious sexual assault. He is expected to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court in due course. A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. At the time, Detective Inspector Mhairi Cooper from the Public Protection Unit in Edinburgh said: "This was a frightening incident for the girl and we have specialist officers supporting her and her family. "From extensive enquiries within Edinburgh City Centre, we know the suspect approached her on Princes Street and then led her onto South St David Street, around St Andrew Square, onto Queen Street, then to York Place." "Despite the early morning there was daylight in this busy commercial area. I am asking people who were within the area at the time and could have seen the suspect alone or with the victim, to come forward. Chief Inspector Brian Manchester, Local Area Commander, said: "We understand an incident such as this is concerning for the local community, and we have a dedicated enquiry team working on this investigation."
Daily Record
a day ago
- Daily Record
Man arrested after teenager raped in Edinburgh
The 15-year-old was raped in a basement area on York Place, Edinburgh on Sunday, May 25. A 20-year-old man has been arrested following the rape of a teenager in Edinburgh. The 15-year-old girl was targetted by a man at a bus stop on Princes Street in the capital last Sunday shortly before 5am, before being led through the city on foot to York Place. She was then raped in a basement area on the street before the suspect left on foot towards Dublin Street. Police announced on Sunday that a 20-year-old man had been arrested in relation to the attack, while inquiries remain ongoing. It follows an appeal from Police Scotland for information over the Sunday, May 25 attack, in a bid to track down the rapist, who was white and spoke with a Scottish accent. Officers said he was wearing a balaclava and had blonde stubble and was wearing a black zipped hoody, khaki green trousers, and Nike trainers. At the time, Detective Inspector Mhairi Cooper from the Public Protection Unit in Edinburgh said: "This was a frightening incident for the girl and we have specialist officers supporting her and her family. "From extensive enquiries within Edinburgh City Centre, we know the suspect approached her on Princes Street and then led her onto South St David Street, around St Andrew Square, onto Queen Street, then to York Place. "Despite the early morning there was daylight in this busy commercial area. I am asking people who were within the area at the time and could have seen the suspect alone or with the victim, to come forward. " CCTV from the New Town area is being gathered and checked – I would ask anyone with private systems to check these and submit anything of relevance to us as soon as possible. "We continue to carry out door to door enquiries and I'd appeal to local residents and businesses in New Town who may have premises off street level to check any storage areas or lock ups and report any suspicious items or behaviour to us.' Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Chief Inspector Brian Manchester, Local Area Commander, said: "We understand an incident such as this is concerning for the local community, and we have a dedicated enquiry team working on this investigation. "Anyone with concerns should speak to officers without hesitation." Those with information should contact Police Scotland via 101 and quote incident number 0136 of 27 May 2025. An anonymous report can be made to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Edinburgh Reporter
4 days ago
- Edinburgh Reporter
Detectives appeal for information after teenager sexually assaulted in York Place basement
Detectives are appealing for information after a teenage girl was the victim of a serious sexual assault in Edinburgh city centre. The incident took place on Sunday morning, 25 May 2025 in a basement storage area on York Place. The 15-year-old girl was approached by a man in a bus stop by Marks and Spencer on Princes Street around 5am. He then took her on foot to York Place. After the assault the suspect left the area in the direction of Dublin Street. The suspect is described as a white man with blond stubble/beard who spoke with a Scottish accent. He was wearing a black zip up hooded top, khaki green trousers, and Nike trainers. He wore a black balaclava. Detective Inspector Mhairi Cooper from the Public Protection Unit in Edinburgh said: 'This was a frightening incident for the girl and we have specialist officers supporting her and her family. 'From extensive enquiries within Edinburgh City Centre, we know the suspect approached her on Princes Street and then led her onto South St David Street, around St Andrew Square, onto Queen Street, then to York Place. 'Despite the early morning there was daylight in this busy commercial area. I am asking people who were within the area at the time and could have seen the suspect alone or with the victim, to come forward. 'CCTV from the New Town area is being gathered and checked – I would ask anyone with private systems to check these and submit anything of relevance to us as soon as possible. 'We continue to carry out door to door enquiries and I'd appeal to local residents and businesses in New Town who may have premises off street level to check any storage areas or lock ups and report any suspicious items or behaviour to us.' Chief Inspector Brian Manchester, Local Area Commander, said: 'We understand an incident such as this is concerning for the local community, and we have a dedicated enquiry team working on this investigation. 'Anyone with concerns should speak to officers without hesitation.' Those with information should contact Police Scotland via 101 and quote incident number 0136 of 27 May 2025. An anonymous report can be made to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Like this: Like Related
Daily Record
5 days ago
- Daily Record
Scots cops launch probe after schoolgirl raped by balaclava-clad sex beast in Edinburgh
The 15-year-old was targeted on Sunday morning. A manhunt is underway after a schoolgirl was the victim of a serious sexual assault in Edinburgh. The 15-year-old was raped in the early hours of Sunday morning. Police Scotland said the youngster was targeted by a man at a bus stop at around 5am. He approached her outside the Marks and Spencer on Princes Street. He then led her on foot to York Place, and assaulted her in a basement storage area there, before making off from the scene, in the direction of Dublin Street. Police Scotland have now appealed to the public for information over the Sunday, May 25 attack, in a bid to track down the rapist, who was white and spoke with a Scottish accent. Officers say he was wearing a balaclava and had blonde stubble and was wearing a black zipped hoody, khaki green trousers, and Nike trainers. Detective Inspector Mhairi Cooper from the Public Protection Unit in Edinburgh said: "This was a frightening incident for the girl and we have specialist officers supporting her and her family. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. "From extensive enquiries within Edinburgh City Centre, we know the suspect approached her on Princes Street and then led her onto South St David Street, around St Andrew Square, onto Queen Street, then to York Place. "Despite the early morning there was daylight in this busy commercial area. I am asking people who were within the area at the time and could have seen the suspect alone or with the victim, to come forward. " CCTV from the New Town area is being gathered and checked – I would ask anyone with private systems to check these and submit anything of relevance to us as soon as possible. "We continue to carry out door to door enquiries and I'd appeal to local residents and businesses in New Town who may have premises off street level to check any storage areas or lock ups and report any suspicious items or behaviour to us.' Chief Inspector Brian Manchester, Local Area Commander, said: "We understand an incident such as this is concerning for the local community, and we have a dedicated enquiry team working on this investigation. "Anyone with concerns should speak to officers without hesitation." Those with information should contact Police Scotland via 101 and quote incident number 0136 of 27 May 2025. An anonymous report can be made to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Scotsman
5 days ago
- Scotsman
Teenage girl raped by masked man in Edinburgh city centre in 'frightening' incident
The sexual attack happened about 5am in Edinburgh's city centre on Sunday. Sign up to the daily Crime UK newsletter. All the latest crime news and trials from across the UK. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Police are a hunting a masked rapist who attacked a 15-year-old girl in Edinburgh. The teenager was approached by a man at a bus stop near Marks & Spencer on Princes Street shortly after 5am on Sunday, and he led her through the city on foot to York Place. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Police are hunting a masked man. | Contributed The suspect then raped the girl in a basement area in the street before leaving in the direction of Dublin Street. He is described as being white with blond stubble or a beard and a Scottish accent. He was wearing a black zip-up hoodie, khaki trousers and Nike trainers. The man also wore a black balaclava. Detective Inspector Mhairi Cooper, from the public protection unit in Edinburgh, said: 'This was a frightening incident for the girl and we have specialist officers supporting her and her family. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'From extensive inquiries within Edinburgh city centre, we know the suspect approached her on Princes Street and then led her on to South St David Street, around St Andrew Square, on to Queen Street, then to York Place. 'Despite the early morning, there was daylight in this busy commercial area. I am asking people who were within the area at the time and could have seen the suspect alone or with the victim to come forward. 'CCTV from the New Town area is being gathered and checked. I would ask anyone with private systems to check these and submit anything of relevance to us as soon as possible. 'We continue to carry out door-to-door inquiries and I'd appeal to local residents and businesses in New Town who may have premises off street level to check any storage areas or lock-ups and report any suspicious items or behaviour to us.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Chief Inspector Brian Manchester, local area commander, added: 'We understand an incident such as this is concerning for the local community, and we have a dedicated inquiry team working on this investigation. 'Anyone with concerns should speak to officers without hesitation.'
