Man arrested in connection with teenager's death in Edinburgh

The 18-year-old was found injured in the early hours of Sunday, and later died in hospital

A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of a teenager in Edinburgh.
Author: Chloe ShawPublished 12th Feb 2023

A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of a teenager in Edinburgh.

Police were called to Viewcraig Street in the Dumbiedykes area of Edinburgh in the early hours of this morning, where an 18-year-old was found injured.

Emergency services attended and he was taken by ambulance to Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh where he died a short time later.

Police say their investigations are continuing.

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Detective Inspector George Calder, of the Major Investigation Team, said: "Our thoughts and are very much with the young man's family and friends at this very difficult time.

"We have a dedicated team of officers working on this investigation and extensive enquiries are ongoing at this time.

"I would ask anyone who was in Viewcraig Street and the surrounding area, in the early hours of Sunday morning, and who may have seen or heard a disturbance, or witnessed anything suspicious, to please get in touch with us.

"I am also keen to speak to anyone with any CCTV, dashcam or any other footage that they think would assist the enquiry.

"We will have a continued police presence in the area and anyone with any concerns can approach these officers”

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