Suspect charged in connection with death of man on Princes Street 

Emergency services were called to the capital’s main shopping street - outside the Uniqlo store - in June last year.

A suspect has been charged in connection with the death of a man on Princes Street in Edinburgh last year.

Emergency services were called to the capital’s main shopping street – outside the Uniqlo store – after an unresponsive man was found at around 6am on June 25, 2025.

The 50-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Officers have now charged a 36-year-old man in connection with the incident and he is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Thursday.

A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

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Last updated Jun 3rd, 2026 at 18:10

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