‘The assault has shocked the family and they, like us, want to see the man brought to justice’ – DCI Alwyn Bell
Police are appealing for information to help trace a man who inappropriately touched a toddler in Muirhouse on Tuesday evening. The wee boy was with his mother in Pennywell Gardens at around 6.45 when he was approached by a man and subjected to a sexual assault.
Police are seeking the help of the public in tracing the assailant, who is described as 5ft 6in to 6ft tall, stocky build and unshaven. He was wearing a brown leather jacket, a dark woolly hat and dark trousers at the time of the incident.
The suspect was last seen walking in the direction of Millennium Park.
Det Ch Insp Alwyn Bell said: “We are extremely keen to apprehend this individual as quickly as possible and I would encourage anyone who remembers seeing this man in the area of Pennywell Gardens to contact police immediately.
“He was wearing a woolly hat, which could be seen as unusual in warm temperatures. Understandably, the assault has shocked the family and they, like us, want to see the man brought to justice.”
If you have any information please call Police Scotland on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
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