Man 27 charged in connection with assault in Midlothian town

Police in Midlothian have arrested and charged a 27-year-old man in connection with an assault in Easthouses. 

The incident took place in the early hours of Saturday morning. 

Following the assault, a 20-year-old woman was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment. 

Police said that the accused man is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court at a later date. 

A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal. 

A police spokesperson said: “A 27-year-old man has been arrested and charged following a report of an assault in Easthouses, in the early hours of Saturday, 12 April, 2025. 

 “A 20-year-old woman was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment. 

“The man is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court at a later date and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”