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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Adam Robertson

Two people charged after man shot dead outside Edinburgh pub on Hogmanay

TWO people arrested in connection with the death of a 38-year-old man in Edinburgh have now been charged.

Emergency services were called around 11.50pm on Sunday, December 31 after a firearm was discharged in West Granton Road, seriously injuring two men.

Both men, aged 38 and 39, were taken to hospital, where the 38-year-old man was pronounced dead shortly after.

A 32-year-old man and 25-year-old woman were arrested and have now been charged in connection with the incident.

Both are due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, January 8 and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

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