Man subjected to serious sexual assault in Pilton area

An investigation is underway after a 36-year-old man was the
subject of a serious sexual assault on the cycle path in near Ainslie Park
Leisure Centre during the early hours of this morning.

A police cordon has been put in place by officers at the
scene to allow for forensic examination.

A Police spokeswoman said: “Police in Edinburgh are
investigating a report that a 36-year-old man was the victim of a serious
sexual assault in the Pilton area in the early hours of Monday, 28
October.”