CCTV images of man released after park incident involving nine-year-old boy

The incident happened at around 4.20pm on October 17, 2023, at Davidson's Mains Park, East Barton Gardens in Edinburgh.

CCTV images of man released after incident involving nine-year-old boy in Edinburgh parkPolice Scotland

Police have released CCTV images of a man they want to speak to in connection with an incident involving a child in Edinburgh.

The incident happened at around 4.20pm on October 17, 2023, at Davidson’s Mains Park, East Barton Gardens and involved a nine-year-old boy.

Further details on the nature of the incident have not been released.

Officers are looking to speak with the man in the images who is described as white, aged 18 to 25-years, of medium build with short blonde/light brown hair. 

He was wearing a black hooded top, black sports shorts with white stripes down the side, black and white trainers and was carrying a can of red bull in his hand.

Detective inspector Arthur McEwan said: “I am asking anyone who can identify the man in the image or who has information regarding this investigation to contact us.”

Anyone who can help is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2643, of Tuesday, October 17, 2023.  Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.

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