Police have now confirmed the identity of a man who died in Prestonfield on Thursday 21 February. He was 67 year old Alasdair Forsyth from Edinburgh.
Mr Forsyth was found with serious injuries to his head and body and was pronounced dead at the scene by the Scottish Ambulance Service following a disturbance at an address in Clearburn Road. Continue reading Prestonfield murder: victim named
Police have confirmed the identity of a man who died in Muirhouse in the early hours of Monday morning. Roddy Loughton, who was 26, died following an incident at a property in Muirhouse Terrace. Continue reading Muirhouse murder: victim named
Frazer Neil, now aged 25, was yesterday sentenced to a minimum of 19 years in jail at Edinburgh High Court for the murder of Hannah Dorans in Edinburgh yesterday. He will also remain on licence for the rest of his life. Continue reading Lives changed forever: Parents tell Hannah’s story
The man who murdered Hannah Dorans has been jailed. Frazer Neil, now aged 25, was sentenced at Edinburgh High Court yesterday to life in prison with a minimum of 19 years before he can be considered for parole.
He will also remain on licence for the rest of his life. Continue reading Hannah murderer sentenced
A man responsible for the death of a man in Longstone has been convicted. Nico Allan (24) was found guilty of the murder of Mark Squires at the High Court on Wednesday and will be sentenced next month. Continue reading Man convicted of Longstone murder
Police in Edinburgh have arrested a 62 year old man following the death of 61 year old Marie Walker at an address on Pennywell Road at around 9.30am on Tuesday morning. Continue reading Man arrested following Pennywell murder
Police in Edinburgh have confirmed that the death of a man who died in the Port Hamilton area is being treated as murder. Continue reading Port Hamilton death being treated as murder, Police confirm
A man has been convicted for the murder of his friend in Edinburgh’s New Town. Kieran Davies, aged 28, was found guilty of murdering 32-year-old Ashley Hawkins at Edinburgh High Court on Thursday and will be sentenced on 24 August. Continue reading Man convicted for Scotland Street murder
Police are appealing for information following the discovery of a body in suspicious circumstances at an address in Scotland Street yesterday.
The incident happened around 5.30am on Friday, when a disturbance was reported to police. Officers attended and the body of a man was discovered. Enquiries are currently ongoing to establish the identity of the victim, but police are treating the death as a homicide pending a post mortem.
Officers are appealing for information and are asking for anyone who was in the area to come forward.
Detective Chief Inspector Keith Hardie of the Major Investigation Team said: “We have found a body in suspicious circumstances, which has sustained significant injuries. It is being investigated at the same level as a homicide, although until the result of the post mortem we cannot commit to this.
“With this in mind it is imperative that we trace those involved in this incident as soon as possible.
“I would urge anyone who was in the Scotland Street area on the morning of Friday, December 2, to get in touch with us immediately.”
Another man found in the flat is being treated as a ‘significant witness’ and is helping police with their inquiries.
Two cars parked outside the flat in the New Town have also been taped off. One has a sign in the window asking for donations for someone who is homeless.
Those with information can contact Police Scotland on 101 or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Police Scotland have confirmed that they have established the identity of the woman whose body was discovered on Corstorphine Hill on 6 June, but will not be in a position to name her until next of kin have been informed.
Detective Chief Inspector Keith Hardie from Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team said: “Identifying the victim was the first priority of this murder investigation and I would like to thank the public and the media for their help in achieving that aim. While this is positive news, it also means that a loved one has been lost. We are progressing our inquiries into the circumstances of this woman’s death and to finding those responsible for it.”
