Police have stated that no crime reported. Picture; stock image

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Police cordoned off an area in Murrayburn Place, Wester Hailes, on September 29 after being told a 36-year-old man had been raped.

The force also appealed for anyone with information to come forward, but detectives have now concluded that no crime took place.

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Police confirmed that the man who made the rape claim has retracted his statement.