Police confirm death of 74-year-old man after ‘severed head’ found in Edinburgh street after pedestrian hit by bus in Scottish capital’s party district
Police have confirmed a man died after a ‘severed head’ was reportedly found in an Edinburgh street following a tragic smash involving a bus.
A 74-year-old was killed after being hit by a bus in the Scottish capital’s party district.
Officers rushed to the Cowgate area at 7.25pm on Saturday and closed a number of roads while an investigation was carried out.
The roads have since reopened but police are asking for any CCTV footage to help with enquiries.
Police said the ‘tragic incident’ was isolated and there is no risk to the wider public.
Forensic officers pictured at the scene in Edinburgh following a ‘major incident’
Police have set up a forensic tent at the scene which was taped off last night
Police Scotland seen at a serious road traffic incident in…
