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Baberton explosion: Police update

MAN DIES IN BABERTON BLAST

An 84-year-old man has died following an explosion at a house in Baberton Mains Avenue in Edinburgh.

Officers received multiple reports following the incident around 10.25pm last night (Friday, 1 December, 2023).

Emergency services attended and a 43-year-old woman and 54-year-old man were taken to hospital for treatment.

Several properties were evacuated as a precaution and the road remains closed.

There are no suspicious circumstances and Police continue to work alongside partner agencies.

UPDATE

The 84-year-old man who died following an explosion at a house in Baberton Mains Avenue in Edinburgh can now be named as James Findlay Smith.

Officers were called to the incident in Baberton Mains Avenue around 10.25pm on Friday, 1 December, 2023.

In a statement released through Police Scotland, his family said: “It is with deep regret that our Father/ Papa/ Father in Law, James Findlay Smith, sadly lost his life in the tragic events at Baberton Mains Avenue on 1st December 2023.

“Our thoughts are with everyone involved and our well wishes go to the impacted families.

“We would like to thank the emergency services and the neighbours who went above and beyond for their support and help on the evening and following days.

“We request that you respect our privacy at this time.”

Police appeal for information following death on Leith Street

POLICE LAUNCH MAJOR INCIDENT PUBLIC PORTAL

https://mipp.police.uk/operation/SCOT23S24-PO1

Police are appealing for information following the death of a 30-year-old man in Edinburgh last night.

Around 7.45pm on Friday, 2 June, 2023, officers were called to a report of a disturbance on Leith Street near to the junction with Greenside Row.

Emergency services attended and the victim was taken by ambulance to Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh where he died a short time later.

His death is being treated as unexplained and a post mortem examination will take place in due course.

His relatives are aware and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.

Extensive enquiries carried out have revealed a number of people were involved in the disturbance and a 41-year-old man was also taken to hospital for treatment.

A 46-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with a minor assault.

Detective Chief Inspector John Morrison said: “Our thoughts are very much with the man’s family and friends at this very difficult time.

“Our enquiries are ongoing and officers will be in the area working on this investigation.

“The area would have been busy at the time of the incident and we are encouraging anyone who may have seen or heard a disturbance to get in touch.

“I am also keen to speak to anyone with any CCTV, dashcam or any other footage that they think would assist the enquiry.

“We will have a continued police presence in the area and anyone with any concerns can approach these officers.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting incident number 4094 of 2 June, 2023.

Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given completely anonymously.

UPDATE: POLICE SET UP ONLINE PORTAL

Officers investigating the death of a 30-year-old man in Edinburgh have set up an online portal for members of the public to submit information.

Extensive enquiries are continuing and we have set up a link to our Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP) that allows members of the public to send information directly to officers.

The MIPP can be accessed here: Public Portal (mipp.police.uk)


Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting incident number 4094 of 2 June, 2023.

Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given completely anonymously.