A woman was sexually assaulted as she walked along a street in Edinburgh.

The victim was attacked in Muirhouse View, in the north of the city, at around 1.45pm on Wednesday.

Police said that inquiries into the incident were at an early stage.

A spokesman said: "Officers are investigating a report of a sexual assault on a member of the public in the Muirhouse View area.

"Inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances."

Anyone who may have information about the assault is asked to call police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.