Teenager dies after being found injured on Edinburgh Street

The 18-year-old died in hospital, with officers investigating the death

An 18-year-old has died in hospital after being found injured on a street in Edinburgh.
Author: Chloe ShawPublished 12th Feb 2023

An 18-year-old has died in hospital after being found injured on a street in Edinburgh.

Police were called to Viewcraig Street in the city in the early hours of this morning, where the teenager was found injured.

An investigation into the death has now been launched, with officers treating it as 'unexplained'.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 3.45am on Sunday, February 12, 2023, officers were called to a report of an 18-year-old man found injured in Viewcraig Street, in the Dumbiedykes area of Edinburgh.

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

“His next of kin are aware.

“The death is currently being treated as unexplained.

“Officers remain at the scene and enquiries are ongoing.”

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