Young woman who died in city flat is named

Emergency services were called to a flat in the Hutchison Road area of Edinburgh on Saturday morning.

Published 12th Feb 2017

A women who died at a flat in Edinburgh has been named by police.

Hannah Dorans, 21, from Dalkeith, died in a flat in the Hutchison Road area of the city at 10.25am on Saturday.

A 23-year-old man has been charged in connection with her death.

The dead woman's family have also issued a statement through Police Scotland.

It said: Hannah was a much-loved daughter, sister and auntie and we are absolutely devastated as a family by her death.

We respectfully request privacy at this time as we try to come to terms with our loss.''

Detective Inspector Stuart Alexander, of Police Scotland's major investigation team, said: This is a very difficult time for Hannah's family, who we continue to support through dedicated family liaison officers.

A man has now been charged in connection with Hannah's death and we're not looking for anyone else as part of our enquiries.''

The 23-year-old suspect is expected to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday February 13.