Man 27 arrested in connection with serious assault in Dalkeith released pending further enquiries

Police officers investigating the serious assault of a 26-year-old woman near Abbey Road in Dalkeith on the evening of Friday, 4 October, 2024 have issued an update. 

Yesterday Saturday 12 October a 27-year-old man was arrested in connection with the offence. 

He has been released pending further enquiries. 

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Enquiries are continuing and there will continue to be an increased police presence in the area. 
 
Anyone with information which could assist officers, please use the online portal – https://mipp.police.uk/operation/SCOT24S09-PO1.  

Alternatively, contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference number 3107 of 4 October or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.