Emergency services raced to a residential area on Tuesday morning after concerns for a man were raised by worried neighbours.
At around 6.40am on Tuesday May 9, police scrambled to Moredun Park Road, in the Fernieside area. Officers are still at the scene.
Eyewitnesses report that six police cars are at the scene, as well as an ambulance and a white tent erected.
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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 6.40am on Tuesday, 9 May, police were called to a report of concern for a man found in Moredun Park Road, Edinburgh. Officers are currently at the scene.”
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