An Edinburgh woman has been left with serious facial injuries after being attacked by a man in the Sighthill area of the city in the early hours of Sunday morning.
The woman was walking on Sighthill Avenue in the early hours of Sunday morning when she was attacked by a man which has left her with serious facial injuries.
The incident took place on Sunday, 13 February, 2022 between 1.40am and 2am, on Calder Road near the junction with Sighthill Avenue.
The terrified woman was able to flag down a female driver for help, and police are looking to speak to the driver to establish what happened.
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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.
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“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.
