Police investigate death of couple from South Queensferry

Detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths of a couple who were found within their house at Echline Gardens at around 5pm yesterday.

The enquiry, which is being conducted by officers from the Major Investigation Team, is at an early stage and the deaths are being treated as unexplained.

Door-to-door inquiries in the area are ongoing and uniformed officers are still at the scene.

Detective Chief Inspector Gary Cunningham who is leading the investigation said: “An investigation team has been formed and we are currently at a very early stage, with officers carrying out door-to-door inquiries with neighbours and talking to the immediate family.

“At this time the deaths of the two people are being treated as unexplained and more information will be released as soon as it is available.