Man charged following sex attack in alleyway off Royal Mile

A man has been arrested in connection with a serious sexual assault on a 45-year-old woman which took place in Carrubbers Close at 3.15am on Friday.

 The alleyway has been
cordoned off while an forensic examination of the scene takes place.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: “Police in Edinburgh
are investigating a report of serious sexual assault on a 45-year-old woman.

“The incident happened around 3.15am on Friday 6th
September in Carrubbers Close.

“A man has been arrested in connection with this
investigation and inquiries are continuing.”