Leith Links: Police cordon in place on Edinburgh street after man dies
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John’s Place, close to Leith Links, is currently sealed off by cops with a major police presence in the area.
Police Scotland have confirmed that they were called to Wellington Street in Leith at around 9.50am on Sunday following reports of a man being taken ill, who later died at the scene.
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Hide AdThe Edinburgh Evening News has been told that there are currently three police vehicles at the scene, while pictures show an ambulance also in attendance.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Police were called at 9.50am on Sunday, October 18 following reports of a man taken unwell in Wellington Street, Edinburgh.
"Emergency services attended and the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
“The death is being treated as unsuspicious and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.