Police appeal for witnesses after man dies in attack near Edinburgh Castle

A man has died after being attacked near Edinburgh Castle this afternoon.

The incident, reported to be a stabbing, happened on the city’s Johnston Terrace just before 2pm.

Emergency services attended the scene following reports of a disturbance and the man, in his twenties, was pronounced dead by paramedics.

Police have arrested a man in connection with the death, and officers remain at the scene.

Chief Inspector David Robertson, Area Commander for the City Centre, said: “I would like to reassure local residents and businesses that there is not believed to be any ongoing risk to the public.

“Johnston Terrace and King’s Stables Road are currently closed and people are asked to avoid the area, where possible.

“Our enquiries continue and anyone who may have witnessed this, and has not yet spoken to officers, should contact Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident 1876 of 30 May, immediately.”