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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."
Scottish Sun
a day 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.'
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
STV News
5 days ago
- STV News
Girl, 15, raped by masked man in city centre
Police are hunting for a masked man after a teenage girl was raped in a basement area in Edinburgh City Centre. The 15-year-old was approached by the man wearing a balaclava at a bus stop by Marks and Spencer on Princes Street at around 5am on Sunday. He then led her on foot to York Place. 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 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 and was wearing a black balaclava at the time of the attack. A dedicated police unit is now carrying out door to door enquiries and checking all relevant CCTV footage in an effort to catch the perpetrator. 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 May 27, 2025. An anonymous report can be made to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
The Herald Scotland
5 days ago
- The Herald Scotland
15-year-old girl sexually assaulted in Edinburgh's York Place
Police say he approached the girl while she was at a bus stop by Marks and Spencer on Princes Street, and then led through a number of streets before attacking her once they were in the secluded spot. The incident happened around 5am on Sunday 25 May. 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. READ MORE: Man charged in connection with 'serious sexual assault' in Edinburgh Edinburgh police warn parents of summer crackdown on Portobello beach 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.' DI Cooper added: '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.
