Friends of murdered man may be key to finding killer say police

A MAN who was murdered in a “violent and brutal” attack has been identified by police.

Maciej Ciania, 34, from Poland, was found at his flat in Dickson Street, Leith, at about 9am on Saturday.

It is thought the body may have lain in the flat for up to two days.

More than 40 Lothian and Borders Police officers are involved in the investigation.

Mr Ciania had lived in Scotland for a number of years and police are keen to talk to any of his friends or associates. Detective Superintendent Allan Jones said: “Maciej Ciania suffered at the hands of his attacker, and we are keen to trace friends and acquaintances as a matter of urgency.

“It is vital that we build a picture of Mr Ciania’s lifestyle and his movements over the past week, and I would appeal to members of the local community to get in touch, since they may well hold the key to us finding his killer.”

PAUL WARD