Person dies after police swoop on major Scots city centre & lock down busy street for hours
The road was locked down for several hours
CITY CENTRE DEATH Person dies after police swoop on major Scots city centre & lock down busy street for hours
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A PERSON has died after police locked down a busy Scottish city centre for hours.
Cops sealed off the Cowgate in Edinburgh on Sunday evening at around 6pm.
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A person has died after cops locked down the Cowgate in Edinburgh on Sunday
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The alarm was raised following reports of concern for a person.
Locals were urged to avoid the area.
Sadly, a person has died following an incident.
Multiple emergency service vehicles were spotted at the scene on Sunday.
Police cars were parked in the middle of the road with their lights flashing.
Blue tape was also put up across both ends of the street, blocking anyone from passing through.
A blue tent was also spotted at the scene.
The road reopened yesterday morning and the public were thanked for their patience.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Cowgate in Edinburgh has reopened following a report of concern for person reported to police around 6pm on Sunday, 15 June.
"The public is thanked for their patience."
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