Man arrested and charged in connection with six sexual assaults in Edinburgh

A man has been arrested and charged in connection with six sexual assaults in the Stockbridge area of Edinburgh.

We received reports of three incidents on the evening of Friday, 12 December, 2025, in the Fettes Row, Inverleith Row and Saxe Coburg Street areas.

Three further incidents were reported thereafter in the Dean Bank Lane and Royal Crescent areas.

Following extensive enquiries, a 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection. He is expected to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, 22 December.

Detective Inspector Dougal Begg said: "We know these incidents caused concern in the local community and I would like to thank members of the public for their support during our enquiries."