Investigation into Leith sex attack closed after ‘no criminality was established’

Police officers investigating an alleged sexual attack in Leith have closed the case after confirming that no crime had taken place.

An investigation was launched on Thursday following a report that a 17-year-old girl had been subjected to a sexual assault near South Leith Parish Church in Constitution Street.

Police made an appeal for witnesses at that time but have now confirmed that the case is closed.

In a statement released on Monday, 26 October, a police spokeswoman said: “Following extensive investigations, no criminality was established.”