Woman dies from serious injuries and teen arrested after 'disturbance'

A 33-year-old woman was rushed to hospital with serious injuries where she later died on Thursday night.

Woman dies from serious injuries and teen arrested after ‘disturbance’ in Edinburgh STV News

A woman has died after sustaining serious injuries following a disturbance involving a teenager outside a pub in Edinburgh.

Police were called to the scene 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.

Police confirmed that she later died.

A teenage boy, aged 16, was later arrested in connection to the incident.

Police blocked off Constitution Street following the incident.STV News

A large police presence could be seen in the area on Thursday evening with areas of road closed off to the public.

Investigations into the incident are continuing.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 7.50pm on Thursday, May 18 we received a report of a disturbance at Constitution Street, Edinburgh. 

“A 33-year-old woman was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh with serious injuries and died a short time later. 

“A 16-year-old male youth has been arrested in connection with the death.  Enquiries are ongoing.”