Man appears in court charged with murder of Barry Gilgun at Leith Banana flats

A 33-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a man in Edinburgh.

Jake MacKay made no plea when he appeared during a private petition hearing at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Tuesday.

He faces charges of murder, possession of a bladed article, and attempting to pervert the course of justice.

Police released the picture of victim Barry Gilgun on Tuesday. | Police Scotland

The appearance follows the death of 35-year-old Barry Gilgun, who was found with serious injuries following a disturbance outside Cables Wynd House, known locally as the Banana flats, in Leith on Sunday.

Mr Gilgun was taken by ambulance to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, where he died a short time later.

MacKay, of Edinburgh, was committed for further examination and remanded in custody. He is expected to appear in court again within eight days.