Arrest in Edinburgh chef death probe

Published 17th Mar 2019

Police investigating the death of a chef in Edinburgh have arrested and charged a 22-year-old man.

Lionel Simenya, originally from Burundi, died after being found on Ford's Road in the city's Saughton area around 3.50am on 7th March.

The 36-year-old had won an award as a chef since moving to the Scottish capital.

On Saturday police said a man had been arrested in connection with the death.

The 22-year-old was also charged and is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday.

A 21-year-old man arrested on Friday has since been released