Man’s body found in Merchant Street

A police investigation is underway after the body of a 23-year-old man was found in Grassmarket area.

Emergency services were called to George IV Bridge at about 14:45 on Sunday after reports that a man had fallen from a bridge.

The man’s body was found below the bridge in Merchant Street.

It is thought the death is being treated as unexplained at this stage and officers are attempting to establish the circumstances involved.