A man has died after he fell onto a street in Edinburgh city centre on Tuesday.
Emergency services were called to the scene on Dublin Street at around 3pm after reports of a man falling.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives do not believe there are any suspicious circumstances.
A cordon was put in place, and a blue tent was erected under nearby scaffolding.
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STV NewsThe health and safety watchdog has been notified, police said.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 3pm on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, we received a report that a man had fallen on Dublin Street, Edinburgh.
“Emergency services attended and a man was pronounced dead at the scene.
“There are no suspicious circumstances.
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STV News“The Health and Safety Executive has been informed and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.”
The Health and Safety Executive has been contacted for comment.
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