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Tara Fitzpatrick

Man arrested after pensioner found fatally injured on Edinburgh road

A man has been arrested for driving offences following the death of a pensioner in Edinburgh.

Douglas Forbes was found dead on Academy Park in the city by police on Thursday, December 2.

We previously told how the 78-year-old was discovered fatally injured at the road side around 8.50pm.

A 69-year-old man has now been arrested in connection with driving offences.

Police Scotland said: “Following the death of 78-year-old Douglas Forbes, at Academy Park in Edinburgh, on Thursday 2 December, we can confirm a 69-year old man has been arrested in relation to driving offences.

“He’s been released pending further enquiries and the investigation continues.”

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