14-year-old girl sexually assaulted in Wester Hailes wood

A police investigation is underway after a 14-year-old girl was sexually assaulted in woods near Clovenstone Road and Wester Hailes Park in February this year.

The victim reported the attack to police last week and officers have appealed for information.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: “Police in Edinburgh are currently investigating a report that a 14-year-old girl was the victim of a sexual assault.

“This incident took place in a wooded area off a footpath near to Clovenstone Road at approximately 9pm around February 3, 2017.

“Anyone with information which may be able to help is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2901 of June 14, or report this anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”