Police name man killed in Edinburgh Cowagate bus incident

Police have named a man who died from “catastrophic injuries” after being hit by a bus in central Edinburgh on Saturday.

Michael Leneghen, 74, was murdered in the Cowgate area of ​​the city, in front of people on the busy street, lined with late-night bars and nightclubs.

Police Scotland has urged the public not to repost any images or videos from the scene, out of respect for the family of the deceased.

Leneghen’s family thanked the public and emergency services for their response and asked for a prize.

Mr Leneghen was on foot at the time of the collision. In the aftermath, officers placed a cordon that covered much of the street.

Police also put up sheets on the South Bridge to shield the view of the Cowgate below.

Sergeant Paul Ewing, from the Edinburgh Road Policing Unit, said: “Our thoughts remain with Michael’s family and friends, as well as everyone affected by this tragic incident.

“We have already spoken to a number of people who were in the area at the time and efforts are underway to check public and private CCTV footage.”

It is understood several people witnessed the incident before bars, clubs and hotels within the cordon were closed prematurely.

Police Scotland said investigations into the incident were ongoing.