A teenage boy has been indecently assaulted while waiting for a bus in Edinburgh.
The assault on the 14-year-old took place at about 4pm last Saturday on Glasgow Road, Ratho Station, as he waited with friends at a bus stop.
He told his parents and the incident was reported to the police.
Officers have since been carrying out extensive CCTV and door-to-door inquiries in the area to identify the man responsible. They are urging any member of the public who can assist them to come forward.
The suspect is described as white, between 40 and 60, with short grey hair. He was wearing a dark purple and grey waterproof anorak, a tartan scarf and dark trousers.
He walked towards Newbridge following the assault.
Detective Sergeant Jonathan Pleasance said: "The young victim was not injured during this incident but it was obviously an unpleasant experience and we are keen to hear from anyone who can help us trace the suspect.
"If you remember seeing any suspicious activity in Glasgow Road last Saturday afternoon or remember seeing a male matching this description, then please contact police immediately."
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