Man, 22, dies on street as police probe 'suspicious' death

Emergency services were called to reports of a man injured around 2.10am on Tuesday.

Man, 22, dies on Edinburgh street as police probe ‘suspicious’ deathSTV News

A man has died after being found injured on a street in Edinburgh, with police treating the death as “suspicious”.

Emergency services were called to reports of a man injured on Great Junction Street at Bonnington Road around 2.10am on Tuesday.

A 22-year-old man died at the scene. His family has been informed.

The area remains closed as police continue enquiries to establish the full circumstances.

A man has died on Great Junction Street at Bonnington Road, Edinburgh.STV News
A man has died on Great Junction Street at Bonnington Road, Edinburgh.

The death is currently being treated as suspicious.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “An investigation is under way following the death of a man in Edinburgh.

“Around 2.10am on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, police received a report a man had been injured on Great Junction Street at Bonnington Road, Edinburgh.

“Emergency services attended; however, the 22-year-old man died at the scene. His family has been informed.

“A postmortem examination will be carried out, and the death is being treated as suspicious.

“The area remains closed as enquiries continue to establish the full circumstances.”

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