Man's body found in central reservation of city bypass
Last updated 17th Jan 2019
A man's body has been discovered in the central reservation of the Edinburgh city bypass this morning.
Police were called to the stretch of road between Sheriffhall roundabout and Gilmerton at around 8:20am.
It re-opened again around eight hours later.
Officers are now appealing for any dash-cam footage from the early hours, as they try to piece together the man's final movements.
Police Scotland believe the man may have been there since between 12am and 2am.
Detective Inspector Keith MacKay said: "This is a tragic incident and our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man.
"We are eager to establish the full circumstances of this incident. I would ask for anyone who was on the Edinburgh city bypass between 12am and 2am on Thursday and has information that can assist our inquiries to get in touch with us.
"I would also appeal for anyone who has a dash-cam with any pertinent footage to get in touch with us and allow us to view it.''
The death is currently being treated as unexplained and a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.