Police in Edinburgh can now confirm the identity of a man who died following an incident in Lochend Butterfly Way on Saturday 6 April 2013.
He was 27-year-old Steven Barrett, who was originally from Bridgend in Wales.
His family have now issued the following statement via Police Scotland and have requested that their privacy is respected at this time.
Mr Barrett’s family said: “We have all been left utterly devastated and are still in complete shock following Steven’s death.
“Steven was a wonderful and loving brother, son and grandson. His kindness and love of life were apparent to anyone he met and no one ever had a bad word to say about him.
“He was always there for his family and friends and lit up the world of everyone he knew.
“Steven was also incredibly passionate about flying and after leaving Swansea University, he joined the RAF in 2007 where he trained to fly Hawks and won an award for being pilot of the year.
“He continued his love for flying when he joined the Flybe team as a commercial pilot in 2012 and had a bright and promising future ahead of him.
“We are extremely grateful for all the kind words and messages of support we have received from those who knew and loved Steven. However, we would now ask that we are left alone to grieve at this incredibly traumatic time.”
A 23-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with this death and appeared in Edinburgh Sheriff Court today.
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