Officers investigating a report of sexual assault within Greyfriars Kirkyard, Edinburgh, are today appealing to anyone who was in the vicinity to come forward.
Investigators want to speak to those who were in the area of Greyfriars Kirkyard and the Frankenstein bar on George IV Bridge, between 9:30pm and 10:30pm on Thursday 21st January.
A further appeal is being made for any members of the public who saw a male and female leaving the Kirkyard at around 10:30pm to make themselves known.
An extensive police inquiry is underway and officers are extremely keen to hear from patrons who may have witnessed an incident within the Frankenstein bar.
Detective Inspector Tom Carty of the Specialist Crime Division based in Gartcosh, said: “We’re currently pursuing a number of lines of inquiry and as a result of this work, we’ve established that a group of males and females were within the bar prior to this attack.
“I want to hear from anyone who may have have been in the premises on Thursday evening to contact police.”
Anyone with information that can assist with this investigation is asked to contact police on 101 or the Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or speak to local officers.
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.
