Family of Brian Ramsay “shocked and saddened by his death”

A 53-year-old man who died in Edinburgh has been named by police as Brian Ramsay.

Officers were called to Westfield Road in the city around 12.55pm on Friday, 7 June, following concern for a man within a property.

Mr Ramsay was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 43-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death. He appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, 10 June, 2024.

Brian’s family have issued the following statement through Police Scotland – “We are shocked and saddened by his death. We would ask that we are given privacy to come to terms with our loss at this time.”

Detective Inspector David McAlinden said: “Our enquiries into the full circumstances of this incident remain ongoing.

“We would ask anyone with any information which could assist us with the investigation, that has not already come forward, to please make contact with officers as soon as possible.

“Our thoughts are very much with the family and friends of the Mr Ramsay, and we will continue to support them during this difficult time.”

Anyone who can assist is asked to contact Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 1557 of Friday, 7 June, 2024. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.