Man charged in connection with death of man in Edinburgh

A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a 59-year-old man in the Primrose Street area of Edinburgh.

Officers were called to a report of a man injured within a flat around 2.30pm on Tuesday, 6 June, 2023.

Emergency services attended and local man Garry O’Neill was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 54-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death and due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Thursday, 8 June.

Detective Inspector Kevin Tait said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Mr O’Neill at what is a very difficult time for them and they are being provided with support by specialist officers.

“I would like to reassure the community that this was an isolated incident and there was no threat to the wider public. Thank you to those who assisted with our enquiries.”

Mr O’Neill’s family have provided a photograph and the following statement: “He was a much loved dad and we ask for privacy at this difficult time.”