Suspect arrested in connection with attack on woman in street

The 21-year-old man has been released pending further enquiries.

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A suspect has been arrested in connection with an attack on a woman in an Edinburgh street.

The 18-year-old victim was walking in the direction of Angle Park Terrace when she was assaulted shortly after 2am on Sunday, October 17 last year.

Police said the victim was left uninjured but shaken.

Investigating officers issued an appeal on Friday and later confirmed a 21-year-old man had been arrested in connection with the incident.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “He has been released pending further enquiries.”

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