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Jack Aitchison

Man charged over death of Edinburgh man Alistair Edmond after city centre 'disturbance'

A man has been charged in connection with the death of a man in Edinburgh city centre.

Police swooped on Viewcraig Gardens at around 4pm on Monday amid reports of a distrubance.

Alistair Edmond, aged 37, was found with serious injuries and taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh where he later passed away.

A 52-year-old man was arrested in connection with Alistair's death, which is being treated as murder.

He has now been charged and is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court tomorrow.

Detective Inspector Jon Pleasance of Gayfield CID: "Our condolences are with Alistair's family at this difficult time, who are being supported by specially trained officers.

"I want to reassure the local community that we are not currently looking for anyone else in connection with Alistair's death."

Inquiries are continuing and anyone with information is urgent to contact police via 101, quoting incident number 2600 of June 17.

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