Edinburgh man dies at city centre betting shop as police probe mystery death

An Edinburgh man has died after taking unwell at a city centre betting shop.

Emergency services raced to the William Hill betting shop on Home Street at around 7pm on Tuesday night. He died a short time later at the scene.

Police have confirmed the death is being treated as "unexplained", though there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances.

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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 7.10pm on Tuesday, 4 June, 2024, we were called to a report of a man taken unwell at a premises on Home Street, Edinburgh.

"Emergency services attended however he died a short time later.

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"The death is being treated as unexplained however there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances. A report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal."

An eye-witness told Edinburgh Live on Tuesday evening: "Police and ambulance have been inside for a few hours.

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"I can see what I presume is a body on the floor covered by a blanket."

William Hill has been approached for comment.