Police make arrest following death of 53-year-old man in Gorgie

A 43-year-old man has been arrested in connection with assault following the death of a man in Edinburgh. 

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

The 53-year-old was subsequently pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin are aware. 

Detective Inspector David McAlinden said: “Our enquiries remain ongoing but we are treating this as a contained incident. 

“Westfield Road has been closed to allow for investigations to be carried out in the area. 

“We know this has had a significant impact on the local community and wider public so we would like to thank them for their patience and understanding.”