Man is held in murder probe

A 44-YEAR-OLD has been charged in connection with the death of a man whose body was discovered in a Tollcross flat.

The body of Lee Duncan was found at a property in Lauriston Place shortly before 11am on February 25, 2011.

A £1000 reward had been offered for information to catch his killer.

Mr Duncan’s sister, Melanie Purdie, had previously made an appeal for help in the case,

A Lothian and Borders Police spokesman said a man has been arrested and charged in connection with the 31-year-old’s death.

He is set to set to appear in Edinburgh Sheriff Court tomorrow.