Teenager dies after being found 'injured' in Edinburgh as cops launch investigation

dailyrecord.co.uk:

A teenager has died after being found injured on a street in Edinburgh this morning.The 18-year-old was discovered in Viewcraig Street in Dumbiedykes in the capital, at around 3.45am on Sunday.He was then rushed to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh but died a short time later.

Police Scotland say the death is being treated as unexplained.Pictures have shown forensic officers combing the scene, with police remaining at the scene this afternoon.

A spokesperson for the force said: "Around 3.45am on Sunday, 12 February, 2023, officers were called to a report of an 18-year-old man found injured in Viewcraig Street, in the Dumbiedykes area of Edinburgh. "Emergency services attended and he was taken to Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh where he died a short time later. "His next of kin are aware.

The death is currently being treated as unexplained."Officers remain at the scene and enquiries are ongoing." Don't miss the latest news from around Scotland and beyond - sign up to our daily newsletter here .