'˜Homeless man' found dead in New Town

A homeless man was found dead in a New Town street this morning.
By The Newsroom
Published 22nd Feb 2018, 10:32 BST
Updated 22nd Feb 2018, 11:37 BST

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Officers cordoned off East London Street following the discovery at around 7:45am.

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A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “Police in Edinburgh are currently in attendance following the discovery of a man’s body in East London Street.

Police at the scene of the discovery.Police at the scene of the discovery.
Police at the scene of the discovery.

“The incident was reported to police and emergency services around 7.45am on Thursday, February 22.

“Inquiries are currently ongoing, and the death is being treated as unexplained. A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”