The "devastated" mum of a man who was allegedly murdered Edinburgh has made a heartbreaking plea following her son's shock death. Peter Mullen, 30, died after police were called to Leith Street, near the Omni Centre, at around 7.45pm on Friday, June 2.
The father-of-three, from Leeds, was taken by ambulance to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh with serious injuries where he passed away a short time later.
Police subsequently arrested Dylan Curran in connection with the death. The 23-year-old appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Tuesday, June 20, charged with murder, reports Leeds Live.
Peter's heartbroken mum Margaret Smith has since launched a GoFundMe page, asking for help for funeral costs and a memorial for his three children to visit.
She said: "Sadly, Peter has left behind a broken family and three beautiful children. The money raised will be used towards funeral expenses and a memorial for his children back at home in Leeds, so that they will have somewhere to be able to go and grieve themselves.
"As you are all probably aware this has left us all devastated and was very unexpected. Any contributions will be a massive help…..many thanks, Margaret x"
Curran, from Bonnyrigg in Midlothian, made no plea or declaration during the brief hearing and was remanded in custody, pending another hearing this week.
It is understood a number of people were involved in the alleged disturbance. A 41-year-old man was taken to hospital for treatment and a 46-year-old woman was arrested and charged in connection with a minor assault.
The woman is expected to appear before Edinburgh Sheriff Court at a later date and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal. To donate to the GoFundMe, click here.
Don't miss the latest news from around Scotland and beyond - Sign up to our daily newsletter here.
READ NEXT:
Man 'stabbed' in Glasgow's East End as two arrested after early hours incident
Mum's health fears as Scots flat block covered in pigeon droppings and dead birds
Fuming couple blast 'shameful' fish supper which 'ruined their anniversary'
Nicola Bulley was alive when she fell into river and 'no evidence' she was harmed, inquest hears
Violent crime family's reign of terror haunted their home city for years following deaths
