Water of Leith sex offender jailed

A 24-year-old man has been sentenced in connection with sexual offences which happened in Edinburgh.

Noor Khan Yousafzai carried out the offences in December 2024 near the Water of Leith walkway in the city.

He has been sentenced to 12 months imprisonment at Edinburgh Sheriff Court yesterday – Thursday, 27 March, 2025.

Detective Sergeant Jordan Kerr said: “Yousafzai caused fear and alarm to members of the public by exposing himself and sexually assaulting a woman.

“We would like to thank the public who came forward and reported these incidents to us, which has resulted in him being brought to justice.”