Man Charged Over Serious Sexual Assault On Princes Street

Published 14th Sep 2015

A man has been arrested and charged following the serious sexual assault of a teenager on Princes Street in Edinburgh.

The 18-year-old woman was attacked outside the Primark store, on the block between Frederick Street and Hanover Street, at around 4am on Saturday.

Police Scotland said a 20-year-old man has been arrested and charged over the incident.

He is expected to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday.

A force spokesman said: "The public are thanked for their assistance during this investigation.''