Arrest after body discovered in Edinburgh woods

20 September 2018, 12:37

An arrest has been made in connection with the death of a man in a wood behind a Lidl store.

Emergency services were called to Gorgie/Dalry Community Park in Edinburgh at around 2am on Thursday.

The Scottish Ambulance Service attended but the 48-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police Scotland has arrested a 50-year-old man in connection with his death.

A spokesman said: "Police in Edinburgh are investigating after a man was found with serious injuries in the wooded area at the Gorgie/Dalry Community Park, behind the Lidl supermarket, at around 2am on Thursday.

"The Scottish Ambulance Service also attended and pronounced the 48-year-old dead at the scene.

"A 50-year-old man has been arrested in connection with this incident and inquiries are continuing."