Pensioner arrested over 'serious sexual assault of 12-year-old girl' in Edinburgh
Police have launched a probe into the alleged attack, which is said to have happened on Friday. The suspect has been released pending further enquiries.
Monday 21 August 2023 14:25, UK
A pensioner has been arrested over the alleged serious sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl, police said.
Officers have launched a probe into the alleged attack, which is said to have happened in southeast Edinburgh on Friday.
A 68-year-old man has been arrested and released pending further enquiries.
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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Officers are investigating a report of a serious sexual assault involving a 12-year-old girl in... Edinburgh which happened on Friday 18 August 2023.
"A 68-year-old man has been arrested and released pending further enquiries which are ongoing and at an early stage."