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Murder inquiry after fight death | |
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A murder inquiry has been launched after a man died following a late-night street fight in Edinburgh. | |
The 23-year-old was involved in a fight between a group of men in Wardieburn Street West, Granton, at about 2230 BST on Tuesday. | The 23-year-old was involved in a fight between a group of men in Wardieburn Street West, Granton, at about 2230 BST on Tuesday. |
The man, who has not been named, was taken to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary but died from his injuries. | The man, who has not been named, was taken to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary but died from his injuries. |
Detectives believe there may have been a number of people in the street at the time enjoying the mild weather. | |
They are appealing for witnesses. | |
A Lothian and Borders Police spokesman said: "We can confirm the death of a 23-year-old man in the Granton area." | A Lothian and Borders Police spokesman said: "We can confirm the death of a 23-year-old man in the Granton area." |