Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses after the body of a man was discovered yesterday in the Pilton area.

The 38-year-old was found on a bench within a park in West Pilton March, just off West Granton Road, around 1.45pm on Saturday 3 August 2019.

The death is currently being treated as unexplained pending the results of a post mortem and inquiries are ongoing.

Detective Inspector Bob Campbell, of Corstorphine CID, said: “We are looking to speak to anyone who was in the park or surrounding area between 1pm and 1.45pm on Saturday.

“Our inquiries are ongoing and I would like to reassure the public this is an isolated incident.

“If anyone saw anything suspicious or unusual please contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting