A murder investigation has been launched after a man was found dead at the scene of a fire in Renton.
Emergency services were called to a flat on Tontine Park around 7.25am on Saturday morning.
Fire crews attended the scene and the fire was put out before the body of a man who had been "fatally injured" was discovered in the bedroom and police were contacted. The man’s family has been informed.
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The death is now being treated as murder following a post-mortem with experienced detectives from Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team taking on the inquiry.
The victim was last seen alive around 10.45am on March 24 by a friend at the flat.
Officers are looking to speak with anyone who may have seen or spoken to him between then and the time of the fire.
Detective Chief Inspector Christopher Thompson said: “Extensive enquiries have been ongoing since the deceased was discovered on Saturday morning. Door-to-door enquiries have been carried out and officers continue to gather relevant CCTV footage for any more information that could assist in tracing whoever is responsible for this murder.
“We are also working to establish a motive for this crime and are in the process of piecing together the deceased’s last known movements to find out as much detail as possible on the circumstances surrounding this death.
“I would urge anyone with information on this murder to contact us as soon as possible. Any witnesses, or anyone who holds any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, should get in touch with us.
“I’m aware the local community will be concerned by this incident and I would like to stress that everything is being done to catch whoever is responsible. Additional police patrols are in the area and members of the public are encouraged to speak to a police officer if they have any concerns.
"Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 0899 of 25 March, 2023. Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously."
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