Police in Edinburgh have launched a murder probe following the death of Bradley Welsh in Edinburgh.
Emergency services rushed to the scene at around 8pm yesterday (17 April) following multiple reports of a shot being fired in Chester Street, in the West End.
Officers arrived at the scene to find Mr Welsh lying on a communal staircase with a fatal head injury. He sadly passed away at the scene.
Police say formal identification is still to take place, however, the victim has been widely reported as 48-year-old Trainspotting 2 star and Holyrood Boxing Gym boss Bradley Welsh, who lived nearby.
The death is being treated as a murder, with early investigations indicating that this has been an isolated attack.
A major inquiry has been launched and police are appealing for anyone with information that could assist the investigation to come forward.
Detective Superintendent Allan Burton from the Major Investigation Team said: "At this time our deepest sympathies are with this man's family and a significant inquiry is now underway to trace everyone who was involved in the murder.
"I would ask that anyone who was within Chester Street, or the West End of Edinburgh on Wednesday evening, and who saw anyone, or anything suspicious, to contact the police immediately.
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"Part of this investigation will focus on obtaining CCTV from nearby homes and businesses and we would also urge any motorists who were in the area and may have relevant dash-cam footage to share this with us.
"Murders remain extremely rare in the Capital, and such incidents where a firearm are used are even more uncommon. However, we wish to reassure the public that considerable resources are being dedicated to this inquiry and we are treating this matter with the utmost seriousness."
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Chief Inspector David Robertson, Local Area Commander for the City Centre added: "We recognise and understand the profound impact this incident will have had, both on those connected to the victim, and to the local community of the West End.
"There will naturally be a high officer presence in the area over the forthcoming days both to offer reassurance and gather any relevant information that may be of use to the inquiry.
"I want to stress that Edinburgh remains a safe place to live, work and visit and we are doing everything we can to bring those responsible for this needless death to justice.
"In the coming days, weeks and months we will be providing the family with all the support and assistance they may require."
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