An investigation has been launched after a body was discovered in the grounds of Liberton High School earlier today.

Police are in attendance and a cordon is in place.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “A man’s body was discovered in a wooded area at Liberton High School.

“It was reported around 1.30pm on Tuesday 30 August.

“The death is being treated as unexplained and enquiries to establish the full circumstances are at an early stage.”