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Princes Street death: man arrested

A 37-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a man in Edinburgh.

Around 8.15pm on Saturday, 13 August, 2022, police received a report of a man being seriously injured on Princes Street, The man was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.

On Tuesday, 16 August, medical staff confirmed to police the 53-year-old man had died.

The deceased can be named as Wayne Elliott (above), originally from the Portsmouth area. Mr Elliott’s family is being supported and kept up to date by specialist officers.

Officers from Police Scotland’s Major Investigations Team is continuing to investigate the death.

Anyone with information is asked to contact officers or submit information or images to the MIPP Portal, which can be accessed at https://mipp.police.uk/operation/SCOT22S26-PO1

A 37-year-old man is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today.

Police renew appeal for witnesses to Princes Street incident

Detectives in Edinburgh are continuing to appeal for information after a man suffered a serious head injury following an assault in Edinburgh last Saturday (13 August, 2022).

Around 8.15pm, police were called to an incident in Princes Street, between the Johnnie Walker premises and the Royal Bank of Scotland, where a 53-year-old man was found injured.

He was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh where he remains in a critical condition.

Extensive enquiries carried have so far established a number of people witnessed the incident and detectives are appealing for those members of the public to contact them.

Detective Inspector Jonny Wright, of Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team, said: “We understand that there were several witnesses to this incident and would like to speak to anyone who may have information about what happened.

“In particular, I would ask anyone who may have captured images or video footage on their mobile phones to contact us. This footage could prove vital to our investigation.

“We have also set up a website that gives members of the public access to a form to send information directly to the Major Investigation Team. Anyone with any private CCTV, dashcam or mobile phone footage that they think would assist the enquiry can also send this via this link.

“You can select to remain anonymous when submitting information.

“The portal can be accessed at: http://ow.ly/5H0850Kl4F1“

Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 3789 of 13 August, 2022. Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where you can give information anonymously.

Man ‘critical’ following Princes Street disturbance

Police seek witnesses to fight at West End

POLICE in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses after a man suffered a serious head injury on Princes Street yesterday.

Around 8.15pm last night, police received a report of a disturbance in Princes Street, near to Johnnie Walker premises. Officers attended and a 53-year-old man was found injured. He was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh where medical staff describe his condition as critical.

Officers are gathering and checking relevant CCTV footage for any information on the suspect.

Enquiries carried out so far have established a number of people witnessed the fight between the two men and officers are appealing for those members of the public to contact them.

Detective Inspector Keith Fairbairn said: “A man has been left seriously injured in this incident and it’s imperative we trace whoever is responsible.

“We know that numerous people saw what happened and I am appealing to them to get in touch with us. Any small piece of information could prove vital in this investigation.”

Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 3789 of 13 August, 2022. Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where you can give information anonymously.