Appeal after woman assaulted in Dalkeith

Officers are appealing for information after an assault in Dalkeith.

The incident happened in the Jarnac Court and High Street area around 8.50pm on Sunday, 30 April.

An altercation occurred between a group of youths resulting in a 58-year-old woman being pushed over and sustaining injuries.

The person involved is female, white and aged around 16-years-old. She is of a medium/heavier build with her hair in a bun and wearing a vest top.

Detective Constable Gordon Wilson said: “Our enquiries into this incident are ongoing and I would urge anyone who may be able to help to come forward.

“We would be keen to speak to anyone who may have seen or heard any disturbance in the area around that time.

“Anyone with information can call 101, quoting reference 3576 of 30 April, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

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