Second man charged in connection with deaths at high rise flat

Two men were pronounced dead following the incident at Greendykes House in Craigmillar.

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A second man has been charged in connection with the deaths of two people at a high rise flat in Edinburgh. 

At around 8.25pm on Tuesday, police were called to reports of an incident at Greendykes House in Craigmillar.

Two men were pronounced dead at the scene.

A 65-year-old man was previously arrested and charged in connection with the deaths. 

On Sunday, police confirmed a second 40-year-old man had also been charged in connection with the incident. 

The man is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday.

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