Police appeal after woman assaulted in Sighthill

Police are appealing for information after being called to a report of a 36-year-old woman having been seriously assaulted in Sighthill.

The incident took place on Sunday, 13 February, 2022 between 1.40am and 2am, on Calder Road near the junction with Sighthill Avenue. The woman was attacked by a man leaving her with serious facial injuries.

The woman was able to flag down a female driver for help.

Police Constable Mark McCreight said: “This woman has been seriously injured and therefore it is vital we establish exactly what happened here.

“We are looking to speak with the female driver who stopped to help as we believe she may be able to assist us with our enquiries. We would urge her to come forward.

“I would also ask anyone else who was in the area who has any further information to get in touch. Were you in the area in the early hours of Sunday morning? You may have dash-cam footage that can help us.”

Anyone with any information should contact Police via 101, quoting incident number 0444 of Sunday, 13 February, 2022. Alternatively you can contact CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.

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