Arrest made over death of man found fatally injured in house

A 21-year-old died at the scene of the incident on Sunday.

Arrest made over death of man found fatally injured on Orkney Getty Images

A man has died after being found injured in a house on Orkney on Sunday morning.

Emergency services were called to a property on South Ronaldsay at around 7.30am after reports that a man was badly hurt.

Medical staff attended and the 21-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police were also in attendance and they have since confirmed that a 46-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death.

A police spokesman confirmed the incident and said enquires are continuing.

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