Man dies at flat in Edinburgh as investigation launched

Police inquiry after 47-year-old man discovered at property in Edinburgh's North Bughtlin Brae.

Man dies at flat in Edinburgh as investigation launched

A man has died shortly after being found in a flat in Edinburgh.

Emergency services raced to North Bughtlin Brae in the west of the capital following reports of concern for a person.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 6.50am on Friday, May 29, we received reports of a concern for a person within a property on North Bughtlin Brae in Edinburgh.

“Emergency services attended and a 47-year-old man was found in a serious condition and pronounced dead a short time later.

“Enquiries into the circumstances leading to the man’s death are ongoing.”

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