Serious assault - Figgate Park, Edinburgh

Officers in Edinburgh are seeking the help of the public following a serious assault on a woman in the city.  About 8.15am on Monday, 9 November, 2020, a lone 22-year-old female was walking in Figgate Park in Edinburgh when she was attacked by two male youths and kicked to the ground.  The two youths were on a bicycle at the time of the attack and made off towards Duddingston Road after the incident.

Detective Sergeant Keith Taylor at Gayfield CID Office said: “This appears to have been a completely motiveless attack on this woman as she walked through the park.  The two youths we want to trace in relation to the attack are described as being around 14 to 15 years of age, both were wearing black coloured trousers, and one had a grey jumper while the other had a black jumper.  The bicycle they were riding was a black coloured mountain bike which had green and yellow writing on it.

“As a result of this assault the victim suffered a fracture to her hand as well as being left in a state of shock.

“I would ask anyone who may have been in the park and can assist us in this investigation to call us on the 101 number, quoting the reference number 0630 0f 9 November.  Anyone wishing to pass on any information while remaining anonymous can do so by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”