A man has died following an incident at a property in Newtongrange last night.

The 41-year-old died at the scene of an alleged disturbance on Lingerwood Road just before 9pm.

Despite the efforts of paramedics the man died at the scene.

A 48-year-old man has been arrested by officers in connection with the death.

A Police Scotland spokeswoman told the Record: “Around 8.50pm on Saturday 14 August, 2021, police received a report of a disturbance in a garden at Lingerwood Road, Newtongrange.

“Emergency services attended and a 41-year-old man died at the scene.

“A post mortem examination will be carried out in due course.

“The death is currently being treated as suspicious and enquiries are continuing.”