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Seven-year-old girl indecently assaulted in South Queensferry

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A seven-year-old girl has been sexually assaulted by a teenage boy as she played on a path.

The girl reported being approached by the stranger as she played on a cycle path behind South Queensferry Bowling Club on Friday afternoon.

Police confirmed on Monday that she was indecently assaulted and have now launched a sexual assault investigation.

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