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Man arrested and charged after woman assaulted

A 31-year-old man is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday.

Man arrested and charged after woman assaulted — Assault: Man charged following incident in Dalkeith. Police Scotland

Victoria Pease

15th Aug 2021

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A man has been arrested and charged after a woman was assaulted in Midlothian.

The incident occurred around 5.15pm on Friday in the Drum Estate, Dalkeith.

Police said a 31-year-old man is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday.

A report is being submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

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