Scotland Street: suspicious death appeal

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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.

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