Youngster reported after sexual assault on girl in Prestonpans

A 12-year-old boy has been reported to the children’s reporter after a six-year-old girl was the alleged victim of a sex attack in Prestonpans, East Lothian last month.

A police spokeswoman said: “Police in East Lothian were called following a report of a sexual assault in the Prestonpans area.

“The incident was reported to police on Monday, January 23, and a 12-year-old boy has since been reported to the children’s reporter.”