POLICE are appealing for information following an attack on a 26-year-old woman in Dalkeith left her with serious injuries.
The 26-year-old was on a path in a wooded area near a golf club on Abbey Road between 5.30pm and 6pm on Friday October 4 when she was approached.
The man, who was brandishing a dog lead around his neck, then viciously assaulted the victim.
Emergency services were called after which the woman was transported to hospital with serious injuries.
Police are appealing for anyone who was in the wooded area or golf club to come forward.
The man is described as a late-30s Caucasian with stubble. He was wearing black trousers and a black waterproof jacket alongside a dog lead around his neck. It is not believed he had a dog with him.
Detective Inspector Laura White said: “It’s vital we trace the person responsible.
“If anyone was in the wooded area, or the golf club on Abbey Road, around the time and saw this man or anything which may assist our enquiries, I’d urge them to come forward. Similarly, if you recognise the description, please get in touch.
“I’d also like to ask anyone with private CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage of this area to review it and bring anything of significance to our attention.
“We are aware this incident has caused alarm in the local community, however, I would like to reassure the public that everything possible is being done, and there will continue to be an increased police presence in the area as our investigation progresses. Anyone with concerns can speak to these officers.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference number 3107 of October 4, 2024. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
