Police are investigating after a man died following a disturbance on a pathway next to the Longstone Inn on Longstone Road at around 1.30am this morning.
A 44 year old man had suffered serious injuries and was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary where he sadly died several hours later.
The death is being treated as suspicious and the area has been cordoned off whilst inquiries are carried out.
DCI Keith Hardie from the Major Investigation Team said: “We believe a number of people were involved in the disturbance in the lane at the side of the Longstone Inn, and I am appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or has information to get in touch immediately.”
Contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 486 of Sunday 22nd October or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
