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Sarah Ward

Edinburgh police guard site teenager lost his life as bouquets of flowers left

Flowers have been laid near the Scottish Parliament building after a teenager was found critically injured.

The momentos were left near the Edinburgh site where teenager lost his life

Paramedics tried to save him but the victim later died in the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.

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A 19-year-old man was arrested in connection with the tragedy.

On Monday police officers guarded a cordon and bouquets of flowers had been placed against a wall.

Detective Inspector George Calder, of the Major Investigation Team, said: "Our thoughts and are very much with the young man's family and friends at this very difficult time.

"We have a dedicated team of officers working on this investigation and extensive enquiries are ongoing at this time.

"I would ask anyone who was in Viewcraig Street and the surrounding area, in the early hours of Sunday morning, and who may have seen or heard a disturbance, or witnessed anything suspicious, to please get in touch with us.

"I am also keen to speak to anyone with any CCTV, dashcam or any other footage that they think would assist the enquiry.

"We will have a continued police presence in the area and anyone with any concerns can approach these officers"

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