D Mains Park incident: Man arrested and charged following Police appeal

POLICE have traced a man in connection with an incident in the Davidson’s Mains area of Edinburgh around 4.20pm on Tuesday, 17 October, 2023. 

The 28-year-old was arrested and charged and is due to appear in court at a later date. 

Detective Inspector Keith Taylor said: “I’d like to thank everyone who shared our appeal and came forward with information.” 

Davidson’s Mains Park incident: Do you recognise this man?

POLICE have released images of a man they believe may be able to assist them with their ongoing investigation into an incident in Davidson’s Mains.

The incident happened around 4.20pm on Tuesday, 17 October, 2023, in Davidson’s Mains Park, East Barnton Gardens, and involved a 9-year-old boy.

Police would like to speak to the man in the images who they believe might be able to assist with their enquiry. 

He is described as white, aged 18 to 25-years, medium build with short blonde/light brown hair. 

He was wearing a black hooded top, black sports shorts with white stripes down the side, black and white trainers and was carrying a can of red bull in his hand.

Detective Inspector Arthur McEwan said: “I am asking anyone who can identify the man in the image or who has information regarding this investigation to contact us.”

Anyone who can help should call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2643, of Tuesday, 17 October, 2023.  Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.