Man detained over 'suspicious' death of woman in Edinburgh

Emergency services were called to a property in the Slateford area this morning.

Published 11th Feb 2017

A man has been detained by police in connection with a suspicious'' death in Edinburgh.

Officers were called to a flat in Hutchison Road, Slateford, at around 10.25am on Saturday following concern for a woman.

The Scottish Ambulance Service also attended and the 21-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police Scotland say a man has been detained in connection with the woman's death, which is being treated as suspicious''.

Detective Chief Inspector Alwyn Bell of Edinburgh CID said: Our thoughts are with the young woman's family at this incredibly difficult time and officers continue to offer them support.

The investigation into the full circumstances surrounding her death continues, however we're not currently looking for anyone else in connection with this.

Anyone with information who has not yet spoken to officers is urged to contact Police Scotland.''