Man found in New Town street dies

A man has died in Hospital after being found unconscious in Cumberland Street this morning.

The area is currently closed off and police forensic teams are working to establish the cause of death.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said a Police Scotland spokesman said: “Police were called to Cumberland Street around 5am today, after a man was discovered unconscious in the street.

“The man, who is believed to be in his thirties, was taken by ambulance to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, where he passed away.

“Enquiries are at a very early stage, and the man’s death is being treated as unexplained. Cumberland Street has been closed off to traffic to allow enquiries to take place at the scene.”

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