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Andy Shipley

Cops swoop on Edinburgh scheme after mystery sudden death of a man

Cops swooped on an Edinburgh housing estate this afternoon after a body was found.

Officers were spotted at a block of flats in Holyrood Court, on the Dumbiedykes scheme in the city centre.

The road was cordoned off as officers were seen standing guard.

Police raced to the scene around 2pm this afternoon following the sudden death, which is being treated as unexplained.

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "At 2pm on Thursday, 30th July, 2020, officers were called to the Holyrood Court area of Edinburgh following the sudden death of a man.

"His death is being treated as unexplained and enquiries are ongoing.

"A report has been sent to the Procurator Fiscal."

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