Man dies after being 'attacked' in woods behind Lidl
Emergency services were called to Gorgie/Dalry Community Park in Edinburgh.
A man has died in woods after allegedly being attacked in woods behind a Lidl.
Emergency services were called to Gorgie/Dalry Community Park in Edinburgh at 2am on Thursday.
A 48-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police have arrested a man, 50, in connection with the alleged incident.
Officers have cordoned off part of the woods as well as the Grassmarket while investigations are carried out.
A Police Scotland spokesman said: "Police in Edinburgh are investigating after a man was found with serious injuries in the wooded area at the Gorgie/Dalry Community Park, behind the Lidl supermarket, at around 2am on Thursday.
"The Scottish Ambulance Service also attended and pronounced the 48-year-old dead at the scene.
"A 50-year-old man has been arrested in connection with this incident and enquiries are continuing."