Second man arrested after serious assault in Dalkeith

A 27 year old man has been arrested in connection with the incident last week

Police are appealing to the public for information
Author: Molly TulettPublished 12th Oct 2024

A second man has been arrested in connection with the serious assault of a 26 year old woman in Dalkeith last week.

The 27 year old was arrested after a 32 year old man was arrested and later released pending further enquiries.

The incident happened near Abbey Road in the evening of Friday 4 October.

Enquiries are ongoing and an increased police presence will remain in the area.

Police are asking anyone with information to use their online portal here, or to contact 101 quoting reference number 3107 of October 4.

Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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