A street in Leith has been taped off by police after a major incident on Thursday night, May 18. Police say a 33-year-old woman was seriously injured and later died in hospital after a “disturbance” in Constitution Street at around 7.50pm. A 16-year-old male has been arrested in connection with the death, police said. Investigations continue.
. Constitution Street
Police at the scene of the incident near the British Heart Foundation in Constitution Street, Leith. Photo: Annabelle Gauntlett
. Police tent
A police tent has been set up at the scene in Constitution Street. Photo: Annabelle Gauntlett
5. Foot of the Walk
A police van outside the Foot of the Walk Wetherspoon pub. Photo: Annabelle Gauntlett
7. Leith Walk
The scene at the foot of Leith Walk after the incident. Photo: Annabelle Gauntlett
8. Police on scene
A member of the public sent this photo in of the scene on Thursday night, May 18. Photo: Contributed