Police have launched an investigation after a woman was raped in Dalmeny Park in Leith last night.

The park has been sealed off with officers standing guard and a tent was being used to protect an area in the park.

Forensic officers have spent this morning at the scene carrying gathering evidence.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We received a report that a woman had been seriously sexually assaulted in Dalmeny Park, Edinburgh.

“It happened around 10.45pm on Friday, 17 January, 2020.

“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”