Man charged in connection with death of Liam Maloney, Edinburgh

 A 48-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of 30-year-old Liam Maloney in Edinburgh.

Liam died on Saturday, 7 May, after being seriously injured on Niddrie Marischal Road, around 8pm on Thursday, 5 May.

The 48-year-old man is expected to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court tomorrow (Tuesday, 10 May, 2022).

Detective Inspector Scott Roxburgh, of Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team, said:

“We’d like to thank the public for their assistance with this investigation.

“There will remain a police presence in the area over the coming days and we continue to appeal for anyone with further information to please come forward.

“You can call police on 101, quoting reference 3262 of 5 May, or submit information directly to the Major Investigation Team via our dedicated portal, where you can select to remain anonymous.”

The portal can be accessed at https://mipp.police.uk/operation/SCOT22S13-PO1.

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.