Police Scotland have confirmed that a body was found outside the Heart of Midlothian Football Club's stadium, Tynecastle Park, in Edinburgh.
Emergency services were alerted to the scene on Wheatfield Place in the Gorgie area at approximately 6:30 BST on Sunday, where an unresponsive man was discovered.
Upon arrival, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
His death is currently being treated as unexplained by the police.
A spokesperson for Police Scotland stated that a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal in due course.
The discovery has prompted an investigation to determine the cause of death and the circumstances surrounding it.
The area around the stadium was cordoned off for a period of time while police carried out their initial inquiries.
The incident has cast a somber mood over the local community, which is closely linked to the football club.
While the police have not released any further details, the ongoing investigation aims to provide answers to the unexplained circumstances.
The case highlights the tragic reality of unexpected deaths and the role of emergency services in handling such sensitive situations.
The report to the procurator fiscal is a standard procedure in cases of unexplained deaths, which will help to determine if a full inquiry or a fatal accident inquiry is required.
The police are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist with their investigation.
Emergency services were alerted to the scene on Wheatfield Place in the Gorgie area at approximately 6:30 BST on Sunday, where an unresponsive man was discovered.
Upon arrival, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
His death is currently being treated as unexplained by the police.
A spokesperson for Police Scotland stated that a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal in due course.
The discovery has prompted an investigation to determine the cause of death and the circumstances surrounding it.
The area around the stadium was cordoned off for a period of time while police carried out their initial inquiries.
The incident has cast a somber mood over the local community, which is closely linked to the football club.
While the police have not released any further details, the ongoing investigation aims to provide answers to the unexplained circumstances.
The case highlights the tragic reality of unexpected deaths and the role of emergency services in handling such sensitive situations.
The report to the procurator fiscal is a standard procedure in cases of unexplained deaths, which will help to determine if a full inquiry or a fatal accident inquiry is required.
The police are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist with their investigation.