Police probe launched after woman 'raped' at property in Edinburgh

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Police are investigating following reports a woman was raped in Edinburgh last night.Officers have confirmed their enquiries into the serious sexual assault remain ongoing.The incident allegedly happened at around 8pm in the Leith Street area of the capital on Friday, October 6. Join the Daily Record's WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. Local reports claim a number of police cars were seen parked outside a hotel near the St James Quarter around the time of the report.A force spokesperson said: “Officers are investigating the serious sexual assault of a female in the Leith Street area of Edinburgh around 8pm on Friday, 6 October, 2023.“Enquiries are ongoing.” Don't miss the latest news from around Scotland and beyond - Sign up to our daily newsletter here . The Daily Record and Sunday Mail have always been at the forefront when it comes to reporting crime in Scotland.But did you know all the ways you can stay informed of the top crime and courts headlines?We share live crime news and exclusive court stories as well as features and columns on historical cases, keeping our readers informed and updated across the country.