Woman raped in Edinburgh car park by sick sex beast who then stole her cash
The sickening attack happened around 12.40am today in Links Place, when the woman was approached by a stranger who attacked her the car park doorway
A WOMAN has been raped in a city centre car park by a sick sex beast who made off with her cash after the attack.
The sickening incident happened at around 12.40am today in Links Place, Edinburgh after the woman, 33, was targeted by a stranger.
They entered a car park where the man subjected her to a sex attack in a doorway, threatened her and stole cash from her.
She was left with a head injury and was treated by paramedics at the scene.
Cops have now launched an investigation and are appealing for anyone with information on the attack to come forward.
The brute was last seen walking west in Links Place towards North Charlotte Street.
He is described as a male, black afro-Caribbean, in his late 20s – early 30s. He is around 6ft 2in in height with short black hair.
He was wearing a green parka jacket and blue denim jeans and spoke with a London accent.
Detective Chief Inspector Martin MacLean, of Edinburgh’s Public Protection Unit, said: "This was a serious and frightening attack, which has left the victim injured and badly upset.
“Specialist officers are now investigating this incident and the victim is now being supported by officers from our Public Protection Unit.
“We are eager to trace this man as soon as possible. I would ask anyone who was in the vicinity of Links Place in the early hours of Wednesday 25th October and saw anything suspicious, to get in touch with us as soon as possible.
"Those with information are asked to contact officers at Edinburgh’s Public Protection Unit on 101, quoting incident number 0136 of October 25, or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
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