Man’s body found on park bench in Pilton

A man’s body has been found on a park bench in north Edinburgh and police are keen to speak to anyone who was in the area at the relevant time.

The 38-year-old was found dead within a park on West Pilton March just off West Granton Road at around 1.45pm on Saturday afternoon.

Police say that the death is currently being treated as unexplained pending the results of a post mortem and inquiries are ongoing.

Detective Inspector Bob Campbell, of Corstorphine CID, said: “We are looking to speak to anyone who was in the park or surrounding area between 1pm and 1.45pm on Saturday.

“Our inquiries are ongoing and I would like to reassure the public this is an isolated incident.

“If anyone saw anything suspicious or unusual please contact Police Scotland on 101.”