The death of an elderly woman is being treated as unexplained following a disturbance at a home in Edinburgh.
Police were called an address at Restalrig Circus in the east of the city around 6.50pm last night.
The 79-year-old was rushed to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary where she later passed away.
Police have launched a search for a man who was spotted nearby the property.
He is described as white, aged between 20 and 30-years-old, about 5ft 6ins tall with combed back dark hair and a Scottish accent.
He was wearing dark clothing with a top which possibly has white sleeves.
Detectives have cordoned off the property.
Chief Inspector David Happs, Local Area Commander said: "Our enquiries into this incident are at an early stage and ongoing. The local community will see an increased police presence in the area over the coming days.
"Our thoughts at this time are with the family and friends of the woman who has died and specialist officers are providing her next of kin with the necessary support.”
Anyone who may have been in the Restalrig Circus area yesterday evening, or who recognises the description of the man police wish to speak to, or who holds any information around this incident, are urged to get in touch with officers as soon as possible.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident 3175 of 24 January. Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
