Police are appealing for witnesses following an indecent assault which happened sometime just before 1 a.m. on Saturday 19th December in Papermill Wynd.
A 29-year-old woman had been out in the city centre with friends and was walking home when a man approached her in Queen Street.
The pair walked together for a brief time until they reached Papermill Wynd, where the male assaulted the victim.
After returning to her home the woman reported the matter to police and detectives have since been pursuing various lines of inquiry to identify the man responsible or speak with anyone who may have witnessed the attack.
Members of the public are asked to come forward if they have any information that can assist with their investigation.
The suspect is described as being of South Asian appearance, late twenties, 5ft 7ins tall with a skinny build and short dark hair. He was wearing blue jeans and a dark waterproof jacket.
Detective Sergeant Jon Pleasance said: “This was a distressing ordeal for the victim and we have been actively conducting inquiries in the area to trace the suspect.
“I would ask that anyone who remembers seeing any suspicious activity around Papermill Wynd in the early hours of Saturday 19th December contacts police immediately.
“We would also ask anyone who was returning from work or a Christmas night out in the city centre that evening and remembers seeing this male approaching and then walking with the victim to get in touch.”
Those with information can contact Police Scotland on 101 or alternatively, the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
