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First picture of Edinburgh man Andy McCarron 'murdered' in early morning disturbance

A man allegedly murdered in Edinburgh in the early hours after a disturbance outside a social club has been named as Andy McCarron.

The 49-year-old was seriously injured in a disturbance outside Edinburgh City Football Club's Social Club, formerly known as Loch Inn, at around 12.15am this morning.

He died later in hospital as a result of his injuries.

Following the death, a 42-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the inquiry.

David Love paid tribute to his good friend who died (Facebook)

Officers from Police Scotland launched a probe following the death and are urging people to come forward with information.

Andy was an electrician at the firm David Love Property. His boss David Love took to Facebook to pay tribute to his "good friend".

He said: "I received a devastating phone call this morning.

"My good friend and irreplaceable employee Andy McCarron was murdered last night.

"He was a true gentlemen.

"I hope karma acts fast. RIP Andy."

A large area around the social club was cordoned off this morning (David Johnstone Photography)

Detective Chief Inspector Graham Grant from Edinburgh CID said: "Our sympathies are with the family of the man who died as a result of this incident and we are working to establish the full circumstances of what happened. 

"An arrest has been made, but we remain keen to speak with anyone who was in the area of Lochend Road South, at its junction with ‎Sleigh Drive, during Saturday evening or into the early hours of Sunday morning and may have witnessed the disturbance. 

"Likewise anyone with any other relevant information should also contact police immediately. " 
 

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