Teenager, 16, charged after woman allegedly raped in city street

A teenager has been arrested and charged in connection with the alleged rape of a woman in Edinburgh.

The alleged attack happened in the Leith Street area of the town on Friday, October 6.

A 16-year-old male has been arrested in connection with the incident.

He is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “A 16-year-old male youth has been arrested and charged in connection with the serious sexual assault of a female in Leith Street in Edinburgh around 8pm on Friday, October 6.

“He is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, October 9. A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”

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