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Man murdered in front of children | Man murdered in front of children |
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A murder inquiry has been launched after a man was stabbed to death while out for a walk with his girlfriend and her two young children. | |
The 23-year-old was attacked by three white men in Wardieburn Street West, Granton, at about 2230 BST on Tuesday. | The 23-year-old was attacked by three white 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 where he died from his injuries. | The man, who has not been named, was taken to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary where he died from his injuries. |
Police said the attack was unprovoked and the area would have been quite quiet at the time. | Police said the attack was unprovoked and the area would have been quite quiet at the time. |
They are appealing for witnesses. | They are appealing for witnesses. |
A Lothian and Borders Police spokesman said the victim was out with a dog and his girlfriend, who was pushing a buggy. | A Lothian and Borders Police spokesman said the victim was out with a dog and his girlfriend, who was pushing a buggy. |
"We can confirm the death of a 23-year-old man in the Granton area." | "We can confirm the death of a 23-year-old man in the Granton area." |