A major investigation is underway following the death of a 41-year-old man in Dalkeith.
At around 12.25pm on Saturday, the victim was found seriously injured on Woodburn Road and despite efforts from Emergency Services, he passed away at the scene.
Detective Inspector Paul Batten said: “Our thoughts are with the man’s family and friends at this time and we are continuing with our investigation into the full circumstances surrounding this incident.
“If you were in or around Woodburn Road during the early afternoon and have any information relevant to our investigation then please contact us immediately.”
Inspector Michelle Ritchie from Dalkeith Police Station said: “We recognise that this death may have a significant impact on the local community and we’ll have high visibility patrols in the area supporting the inquiry and offering reassurance to the public. ”
Anyone with information can call police on 101.
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.
