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Brian Ramsay’s family ‘shocked and saddened by his death’

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Brian Ramsay’s family ‘shocked and saddened by his death’

A 53-year-old man who died in Edinburgh has been identified by police as Brian Ramsay.

Officers were called to Westfield Road in the town at around 12.55pm on Friday June 7 following concerns about a man at a property.

Mr Ramsay was pronounced dead at the scene.

A A 43-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death. He appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday June 10, 2024.

Brian’s family released the following statement through Police Scotland: “We are shocked and saddened by his death. We ask for privacy to come to terms with our loss at this time.

Detective Inspector David McAlinden said: “Our inquiries into the full circumstances of this incident continue.

“We are asking anyone with information that may help us with the investigation, and which has not yet been provided, to contact officers as soon as possible.

“Our hearts go out to Mr. Ramsay’s family and friends, and we will continue to support them during this difficult time.”

Anyone who can help is asked to contact Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 1557 of Friday 7 June 2024. You can also contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be provided anonymously.

John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then has worked for the North Edinburgh News, the Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and the Edinburgh Reporter. Additionally, it has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.