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 Police Scotland
Victoria Pease

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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