Man, 41, dies following disturbance in garden

Police were called to reports of a disturbance in Midlothian on Saturday evening.

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A man has died following a disturbance in a garden in Midlothian. 

Police were called to a property on Lingerwood Road, Newtongrange at around 8.50pm on Saturday following reports of a disturbance. 

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

A 48-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident.   

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

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

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