Police probing death in Edinburgh's Leith area: What we know so far

Police are investigating the death of a man in Edinburgh. Here's what we know so far.
By The Newsroom
Published 10th Aug 2018, 17:02 BST
Updated 10th Aug 2018, 18:08 BST

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Street in Edinburgh's Leith area cordoned off after man dies

- A man was found unconscious in West Montgomery Place in the Leith area of the city during the early hours of Friday morning.

- Forensics officers have been spotted scouring the scene this afternoon.

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Forensics officers have been spotted at the scene. Picture: EENForensics officers have been spotted at the scene. Picture: EEN
Forensics officers have been spotted at the scene. Picture: EEN

- Emergency services responded to the incident at around 1am.

- Despite paramedics’ best efforts, the man was prononouced dead at the scene.

- Police are treating the death as unexplained and enquiries are continuing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.

- Officers remain at the scene this morning with a police cordon in place and a forensic tent erected.

A police cordon has been set up on West Montgomery Place. Picture: Sam SheddenA police cordon has been set up on West Montgomery Place. Picture: Sam Shedden
A police cordon has been set up on West Montgomery Place. Picture: Sam Shedden

- Residents on West Montgomery Place are being told to “sign in” in order to enter the street.

- A smashed up phone box has been reported nearby, however it is not known if this is linked to the death.

We’ll keep you updated with this breaking news story as we get it.

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