Ten-year-old girl approached by driver on Ogilvie Terrace

A police investigation is underway after a driver of a car, thought to be a Landrover approached a ten-year-old girl on Ogilvie Terrace near Harrison Park at about 6pm on Friday.

The man described as being in his 50s had a local accent and was bald. Officers have appealed for anyone with information on the incident to come forward.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: “Police in Edinburgh are investigating a report of suspicious behaviour, which took place at around 6pm on Friday, May 13.

“At the corner of Ogilvie Terrace, a ten-year-old girl was spoken to by the driver of what was thought to be a Land Rover.

“The driver is described as white, in his early 50s, 5ft 5in or 7in tall, of average build, clean shaven with a shaved head and a local accent.

“Enquiries are ongoing into the full circumstances surrounding this.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.”