Man who died after 'stabbing' outside Banana Flats named as suspect charged

Firearm police were called to a disturbance outside Cables Wynd House in Edinburgh on Sunday

Man who died after ‘stabbing’ outside Banana Flats named as suspect chargedSTV News

A man who died after an alleged stabbing in Edinburgh has been named, with a suspect due to appear in court.

Emergency services and armed police officers were called around 9.40pm on Sunday to a disturbance outside Cables Wynd House – known as the Banana Flats.

Barry Gilgun, 35, was found with serious injuries and died at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.

Police have now confirmed a 33-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death.

He is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Tuesday.

A Police Scotland statement read: “A report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.”

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