Man arrested after alleged rape in Princes Street Gardens
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The gardens were closed to the public on Monday morning
A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the alleged rape of a 20-year-old woman in Edinburgh's Princes Street Gardens.
Police Scotland said officers were called to an incident in the city centre at about 03:45 on Monday.
The historic gardens, which are overlooked by Edinburgh Castle, are usually locked at night.
The area was closed to the public on Monday morning, with paths cordoned off and a police tent erected on a pathway.
Police said inquires are ongoing.