Woman seriously injured after being attacked while walking near Dalkeith golf club

A woman has been left seriously injured after being attacked by a man in broad daylight in Dalkeith.

The 26-year-old woman was on a path in a wooded area near to a golf club on Abbey Road between 5.30pm and 6pm on Friday when she was approached.

The man, who was wearing a dog lead around his neck, then seriously assaulted the victim.

Emergency services were called, and the woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Investigations are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the incident and police are appealing for anyone who was in the wooded area or golf club to come forward.

The woman was attacked near the golf club on Abbey Road STV News

The man is described as white, in his late 30s, with stubble. He was wearing black trousers and a black waterproof jacket and had a dog lead around his neck, but it is not believed he had a dog with him.

Detective Inspector Laura White said: “It’s vital we trace the person responsible.

“If anyone was in the wooded area, or the golf club on Abbey Road, around the time and saw this man or anything which may assist our enquiries, I’d urge them to come forward. Similarly, if you recognise the description, please get in touch.

“I’d also like to ask anyone with private CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage of this area to review it and bring anything of significance to our attention.

“We are aware this incident has caused alarm in the local community, however, I would like to reassure the public that everything possible is being done, and there will continue to be an increased police presence in the area as our investigation progresses. Anyone with concerns can speak to these officers.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference number 3107 of October 4, 2024. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.