The 30 year-old man who was taken to Royal Infirmary Edinburgh following a disturbance in Great Junction Street in the early hours has sadly died in hospital tonight.
Two teenagers aged 16 and 18 have been arrested in connection with the incident and will appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court tomorrow Monday 2 January 2017.
Although not confirmed by the police The Edinburgh Evening News are reporting that the man who died was Shaun Woodburn, a former Bonnyrigg Rose footballer.
The man’s death is being treated as murder.
Detective Inspector Graham Grant said: “My thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who has sadly passed away. A murder inquiry is now being carried out and there will continue to be a police presence in Leith as we conduct our investigation and provide support to the local community following these tragic events.”
Anyone with any further information that may assist the investigation should call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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