Police statement on East Craigs incident where man died after being found in a serious condition

The police want to thank the community for their patience while they carried out the investigation.

Officers said the death of a man found in a serious condition in a property in Edinburgh is not being treated as suspicious.

A 47-year-old man was found in North Bughtlin Brae, East Craigs, in the early hours of Friday morning (May 29).

He died shortly after and police launched an investigation into his death.

A police vehicle outside an address in North Bughtlin Brae where a 47-year-old man died

Officers said the circumstances surrounding the resident’s “sudden death” are not suspicious following enquiries made over the weekend.

In a statement released today detective inspector Jonathan Pleasance said: "Following investigation, the death of a 47-year-man in a flat in North Bughtlin Brae, Edinburgh, on Friday, 29 May, 2020, is not being treated as suspicious.

“As with all sudden deaths, a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal. I'd like to thank the local community for their patience and co-operation whilst we carried out enquiries."

A heavy police presence was spotted at the address where the man died on Friday morning.

Neighbours at the time raised concerns and said they could hear shouting come from a flat in the area.