Police are investigating after a 40-year-old man found injured in Midlothian died in hospital.

Emergency services were alerted to reports of a disturbance just after 4pm yesterday in Bonnyrigg, Midlothian.

It’s understood the victim had been stabbed.

Last night a large cordon was in place and forensic officers were searching the scene.

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “Police have detained a man in connection with the death of a man in Bonnyrigg.

“Officers attended a house in Auld Coal Grove, Bonnyrigg to reports of a disturbance.

“A 40-year-old man had sustained serious injuries and was taken to Edinburgh’s Royal Infirmary where he sadly died.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101.”