http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Woman attacked on Water of Leith path en Thu, 21 May 2026 15:14:15 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4997#post-52896 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:19:27 +0000 kaputnik 52896@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-16545543">From the BBC</a></p> <p><em><br /> A man who attacked a woman as she walked to work on a footpath along the Water of Leith in in Edinburgh in broad daylight is being sought by police.</p> <p>The 24-year-old was on the path between Gillespie Road and West Mill Road in Colinton on Thursday at 14:10.</p> <p>The man jogged towards her, punched her in the face before trying to push her over a wall into a grass area.</p> <p>A struggle ensued before a man and woman walking by disturbed the suspect, who then ran off.</p> <p>The woman then contacted police who are now urging anyone who can assist with their inquiries to come forward.</p> <p>The attacker is white, 30-40 years old, over 6ft tall and of stocky build.</p> <p>He was wearing a black hooded top, blue jeans and light-coloured trainers.</p> <p>A Lothian and Borders Police spokesman said: "This has been a terrifying experience for the young woman, who suffered a few minor cuts as a result, but was thankfully, not seriously injured.</p> <p>"The suspect did not speak during the incident and so at this time it is unclear as to what his motive was for this attack.</p> <p>"Anyone who was in the area at the time and saw anything suspicious, or who can help us identify the man responsible is asked to contact police immediately.</p> <p>"We are also keen to trace the couple who were walking along the footpath and would ask them to get in touch as soon as possible."<br /> </em> </p>