Man arrested following suspicious death in Midlothian

A 41-year-old man died at the scene following an incident in Dalkeith on Saturday

Published 3rd Mar 2018

A man has been arrested in connection with a suspicious death in Midlothian.

Officers were called to Woodburn Road, Dalkeith, at around 12.25pm on Saturday and found a seriously injured 41-year-old.

The man died at the scene and the incident is being treated as suspicious.

Police have arrested a 45-year-old in connection with the death.

Detective Inspector Paul Batten said: ā€œOur thoughts are with the man's family and friends at this time and we are continuing with our investigation into the full circumstances surrounding this incident.

ā€œIf you were in or around Woodburn Road during the early afternoon of Saturday and have any information relevant to our investigation then please contact us immediately.ā€

Officers urged anyone with information to call 101 and quote incident number 1716 of March 3 or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.