Man dies after disturbance at Edinburgh shop
A 34-year-old man will appear in Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday in connection with a series of disorder offences.
A man has died and another has been charged amid an alleged disturbance in an Edinburgh shop.
Police had received reports of numerous disorder offences in the Castle Street, Frederick Street and Princes Street Gardens area between 12.40pm and 1.25pm on Saturday.
Officers then attended a business on Home Street, at around 2.10pm, to a report of a man causing a disturbance and behaving in a threatening manner.
During this time a 64-year-old male became unwell and was taken to hospital where he later died.
The death is being treated as unexplained and a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.
Detective Chief Inspector Paul Grainger said: “Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of the man who sadly died yesterday during this incident.
“Our inquiries are continuing into the full circumstances and I would appeal to any members of the public who were in the city centre, Tollcross and surrounding area, and who witnessed what happened, to come forward to assist with our investigation”
The man is expected to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday in connection with the incidents.