Peter Mullen death: Man, 23, appears in court charged with murdering Edinburgh dad Peter Mullen

Accused was arrested on Monday before later being charged

A man accused of murdering a 30-year-old in Edinburgh has appeared in court.

Dylan Curran, 23, faced Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Tuesday charged with murdering Peter Mullen.

Mr Mullen suffered serious injuries in an incident in Leith Street at about 7.45pm on Friday.

Dylan Curran, 23, faced Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Tuesday charged with murdering Peter Mullen, pictured.placeholder image
Dylan Curran, 23, faced Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Tuesday charged with murdering Peter Mullen, pictured.

He was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh but was pronounced dead a short time later.

Curran, of Bonnyrigg in Midlothian, made no plea and was remanded in custody.

He will reappear before the court within the next eight days.

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