Murder probe launched after death of seriously injured woman in Edinburgh

A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a woman in Edinburgh.

Police were called to reports of a disturbance on Constitution Street on Thursday, yards from the Foot of the Walk bar, just before 8pm.

A 33-year-old woman was rushed to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh with serious injuries, where she later died.

A 16-year-old male teenager has been arrested and charged in connection with the death.

A post mortem examination is being carried out to establish the exact cause of death, however, police are currently treating the death as suspicious and a murder inquiry has been launched.

Her next of kin have been made aware.

Detective Inspector Bob Williamson of the Major Investigation Team said: “I want to reassure the community that we are treating this as an isolated incident.

“You will see a significant police presence in the area whilst we carry out investigations. Officers will be carrying out door-to-door enquiries and gathering CCTV footage which could provide the inquiry team with additional information.

“Through our investigation so far, we are aware that a number of members of the public were in the area at the time, some of whom witnessed the incident and others who came to her aid and we are asking them to come forward.

“I would asked anyone who was in the area of Constitution Street between 7.45pm and 8pm to get in touch.”

An online portal has been set up in an effort to encourage members of the public to submit information, including any recorded footage.

The Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP) is a website that gives the public access to a form so they can send information directly to the major investigation team and can be accessed here.

Police can also be contacted by calling 101 and quoting incident number 3555 of Thursday, May 18, 2023. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.