Forensics spotted combing Edinburgh street following death of man within property

A residential street in Edinburgh remains cordoned off for a second day following the death of a 53-year-old man.

It was confirmed on Saturday morning that a man had died within a property on Westfield Road after police were called at around 12.55pm on Friday, June 7.

A 43-year-old man has been arrested in connection with assault following the death as forensics were spotted combing the scene on Saturday afternoon.

READ NEXT- Tragedy as Edinburgh man dies following ‘assault’ in residental street

READ NEXT- Edinburgh Taylor Swift fans ‘trapped’ in ‘nightmare’ crowds with some ‘forced to get £75 Uber’

Locals reported seeing a huge team of forensics and officers on the street as police continue to investigate. The area has been cordoned off to traffic and the public.

One eyewitness said they saw bins being taken away and replaced with new ones. In images shared with Edinburgh Live, the forensic team clad in white PPE can be seen lining up outside a property with several police vans also present.

It is understood police have been on site since Friday morning.

The street was locked down on Friday afternoon as officers and CID raced the scene while tens of thousands descended to Edinburgh for Taylor Swift’s concert at Murrayfield Stadium. Westfield Road would have been a popular route for many to get to the stadium.

Join Edinburgh Live’s Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages.

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “A 43-year-old man has been arrested in connection with assault following the death of a man in Edinburgh. Officers were called to Westfield Road in the city around 12.55pm on Friday, June, 7 following concern for a man within a property.

“The 53-year-old was subsequently pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin are aware.”

Detective Inspector David McAlinden said: “Our enquiries remain ongoing but we are treating this as a contained incident. Westfield Road has been closed to allow for investigations to be carried out in the area.

“We know this has had a significant impact on the local community and wider public so we would like to thank them for their patience and understanding.”