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BBC News
25-06-2025
- BBC News
Police probe unexplained death on Edinburgh's Princes Street
A man has been found dead on Princes Street in Edinburgh. Police Scotland said the alarm was raised at about 06:00 but he was pronounced dead at the scene. A force spokesperson said the death was being treated as unexplained and inquiries were ongoing to establish the full circumstances. A tent has been erected around the body and Princes Street is closed to traffic as a result of the incident.
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Yahoo
Edinburgh Princes Street locked down by police as forensic tent and cordon erected
Edinburgh's Princes Street has been locked down by police amid an ongoing incident on Wednesday morning. A large area of the major street has been cordoned off and a forensic tent has been erected on June 25. Locals and commuters were made aware of the incident around 7am. A huge number of police and ambulance vehicles are in attendance as emergency services swarm the scene. READ MORE: Edinburgh emergency services shut key West End road as bus seen with 'hole in side' READ MORE: Major Edinburgh road reopens after emergency incident as bus services resume An area of the street, near Uniqlo, has been taped off. One concerned passer-by said: "Police incident on Princes Street at the foot of the mound. Princes Street closed east bound." A number of Lothian Bus services have been diverted and Edinburgh Trams have alerted passengers too. Key bus services including the 3, 34, 44 and 25 have been impacted. A statement for Lothian Buses reads: "Due to a road closure buses are unable to serve part of Princes Street and are instead diverted via Frederick Street, George Street and South St David Street eastbound until further notice." Edinburgh Trams also warned commuters and said: "Due to a police incident, Princes Street is closed. We are part route between West End and Edinburgh Airport in both directions. "Ticket acceptance is in place with @on_lothianbuses". Police Scotland have been approached for comment. We'll bring you more on this breaking news story as it happens. In the meantime, you can follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X . Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Arrest over rape of teenage girl in Edinburgh
A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the rape of a teenage girl in Edinburgh. The 15-year-old girl was attacked in a basement storage area on York Place in the city centre after being led there by a masked man from a bus stop on Princes Street. Police Scotland later described the incident, which took place at about 05:00 last Sunday, as "frightening" and said the girl was being supported by specialist officers. Officers said inquiries into the incident were ongoing.
BBC News
01-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Man arrested in connection with rape of girl, 15, in Edinburgh
A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the rape of a teenage girl in 15-year-old girl was attacked in a basement storage area on York Place in the city centre after being led there by a masked man from a bus stop on Princes Scotland later described the incident, which took place at about 05:00 last Sunday, as "frightening" and said the girl was being supported by specialist said inquiries into the incident were ongoing.
Sky News
29-05-2025
- General
- Sky News
Teenage girl raped by masked man in Edinburgh, police say
A teenage girl has been raped by a masked man in the city centre of Edinburgh, police have said. The girl, 15, was approached by the man wearing a black balaclava while standing at a bus stop by Marks and Spencer on Princes Street at around 5am on 25 May, Scotland Police said. The suspect led the girl to York Place on foot, where he sexually assaulted the girl in a basement storage area before leaving the scene, according to the force. Police described the suspect as a white man with blond stubble, who was wearing a black zip-up hoodie, khaki green trousers, and Nike trainers. He allegedly spoke with a Scottish accent. "This was a frightening incident for the girl and we have specialist officers supporting her and her family," Detective Inspector Mhairi Cooper from the public protection unit in Edinburgh said. "Despite the early morning, there was daylight in this busy commercial area," DI Cooper added as she urged witnesses to come forward. Police are checking CCTV from the area and carrying out door-to-door enquiries. DI Cooper said she is appealing to local residents and business owners in the city's New Town area who may have premises off street level "to check any storage areas or lock-ups and report any suspicious items or behaviour to us". Those with information are asked to contact Police Scotland via 101 and quote incident number 0136 of 27 May 2025. An anonymous report can be made to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
