Man, 54, dies after early morning assault as suspect arrested

Police have arrested a 58-year-old man in connection with the 'suspicious' death

Man, 54, dies after being assaulted in South Queensferry as suspect arrestedGoogle Maps

A man has died after being assaulted in South Queensferry.

Police were called to Morison Gardens around 6.10am on Friday following reports of an assault.

Emergency services attended, but a 54-year-old man died at the scene.

Detectives are treating the death as suspicious, and a post-mortem is due to be carried out.

A 58-year-old man has been arrested in connection.

Images from the scene show a forensic tent erected in the front garden of a property with a number of specialist officers nearby.

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “Morison Gardens is closed, along with a partial closure of Stewart Terrace, as officers conduct enquiries.

“Additional patrols are in the area to offer reassurance to the local community. Anyone with concerns can approach these officers.”

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