Man arrested following death of woman, 78, in Edinburgh
Police Scotland said emergency services were called to Edinburgh's Fernieside Crescent on Tuesday morning. The pensioner was pronounced dead at the scene.
Tuesday 21 May 2024 16:31, UK
A man has been arrested following the death of a 78-year-old woman in Edinburgh.
Police Scotland said emergency services were called to a disturbance within a house in the capital's Fernieside Crescent at around 8.25am on Tuesday.
The pensioner was pronounced dead at the scene.
A 36-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death as "enquiries continue".
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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "This was an isolated incident and officers remain in the area to provide public reassurance and anyone with concerns should speak to officers."
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The force said a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.