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Daily Record
11 hours 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.
Scottish Sun
11 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Man, 20, arrested after 15-year-old girl ‘raped' in Scottish city
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MAN has been arrested after a 15-year-old schoolgirl was allegedly raped. The young teen was allegedly targeted at a bus stop in Edinburgh at around 5am on Sunday, May 25. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 The woman was allegedly targeted at a bus stop on Princes Street in Edinburgh Credit: Andrew Barr The alleged sexual assault was reported to police, and officers quickly launched an investigation. Cops began conducting door-to-door enquiries and reviewing CCTV footage from the New Town area. At the time, the force said the suspect was wearing a balaclava and fled the scene in the direction of Dublin Street. Police have now confirmed that a 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the alleged serious sexual offence. They added that enquiries are still ongoing. Police Scotland released a statement which read: " A 20-year-old man has been arrested following a report of a serious sexual offence of a 15-year-old girl in Edinburgh. "The incident took place in the York Place area on Sunday, 25 May, 2025. Enquiries are ongoing." Detective Inspector Mhairi Cooper from the Public Protection Unit in Edinburgh previously urged anyone with any information to come forward. '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. Britain's Got Talent finalist 'pinned down & raped 2 women while studying opera' '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, added: '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.'
Sky News
3 days ago
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- Sky News
Teenage girl raped by masked man in Edinburgh, police say
A teenage girl has been raped by a masked man in the city centre of Edinburgh, police have said. The girl, 15, was approached by the man wearing a black balaclava while standing at a bus stop by Marks and Spencer on Princes Street at around 5am on 25 May, Scotland Police said. The suspect led the girl to York Place on foot, where he sexually assaulted the girl in a basement storage area before leaving the scene, according to the force. Police described the suspect as a white man with blond stubble, who was wearing a black zip-up hoodie, khaki green trousers, and Nike trainers. He allegedly spoke with a Scottish accent. "This was a frightening incident for the girl and we have specialist officers supporting her and her family," Detective Inspector Mhairi Cooper from the public protection unit in Edinburgh said. "Despite the early morning, there was daylight in this busy commercial area," DI Cooper added as she urged witnesses to come forward. Police are checking CCTV from the area and carrying out door-to-door enquiries. DI Cooper said she is appealing to local residents and business owners in the city's New Town area who may have premises off street level "to check any storage areas or lock-ups and report any suspicious items or behaviour to us". Those with information are asked to 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
3 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
3 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.
