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A man has been subject to a serious sexual assualt in Edinburgh city centre.

Cordons were put in place at the corner of George IV Bridge and Chambers Street as well as at Greyfriars Kirkyard as police launched an investigation into the attack on the 25-year-old.

The incident happened at about 6.30am.

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "Police in Edinburgh are investigating following the serious sexual assault of a 25-year-old man.

"Inquiries into the full circumstances of this incident are ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101."