Death of man in Edinburgh treated as unexplained
The body was found in a park yesterday afternoon.
Last updated 4th Aug 2019
An investigation's underway after the body of a man was discovered yesterday in the Pilton area.
The 38-year old was found on a bench within a park in West Pilton March, just off West Granton Road, around 1.45pm on Saturday.
The death is currently being treated as unexplained pending the results of a post mortem and inquiries are ongoing.
Detective Inspector Bob Campbell, of Corstorphine CID, said: "We are looking to speak to anyone who was in the park or surrounding area between 1pm and 1.45pm on Saturday.
"Our inquiries are ongoing and I would like to reassure the public this is an isolated incident.
"If anyone saw anything suspicious or unusual please contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 2487 of 3 August 2019."