Body of 47-year-old man found in Wardieburn Flat being treated as ‘unexplained’

The death of a 47-year-old man found in a Wardieburn flat is being treated as ‘unexplained’ by police.

The death is being treated as unexplained

On Monday, police in Edinburgh were called to an address in Granton following reports of concerns for a person at an address.

When they arrived police entered the property on Wardieburn Street East and sadly discovered the body of a 47-year-old man inside.

Police have now confirmed that death is now being treated as ‘unexplained’ but not suspicious and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We were called on Monday, 25 January, to a report of a concern for a person at a property in the Wardieburn Street East area of Edinburgh. The body of a 47-year-old man was found within.“The death is being treated as unexplained but not suspicious. As with all unexplained deaths, a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.”

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