Leigh McDonald has been named locally as the man pronounced dead at the scene on Friday morning.
A man found dead following an alleged stabbing in South Queensferry has been named locally as Leigh McDonald.
Emergency services raced to Morison Gardens at around 6.10am on Friday after reports that a man had been attacked. Despite the efforts of paramedics, the 54-year-old, who was from the local area, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police Scotland confirmed the death is being treated as suspicious and a post-mortem examination will be carried out in due course.
A 58-year-old man arrested in connection with the incident has since been charged. He is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, May 25.
Forensic teams remained at the scene throughout Friday, with a blue forensic tent erected in the front garden of a property. Officers were also seen carrying out searches in nearby woodland areas.
Morison Gardens remains closed on Saturday, along with a partial closure of Stewart Terrace, while enquiries continue.
Tributes have now begun to appear online for Mr McDonald. One person wrote: “Rip Leigh, can’t get my head around it.”
Additional patrols have been deployed in the area to reassure residents, with police urging anyone with concerns to approach officers.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Police received a report a man had been assaulted on Morison Gardens, South Queensferry, around 6.10am on Friday.
“Emergency services attended, however, the 54-year-old man died at the scene. Officers are treating the death as suspicious and a postmortem examination will be carried out in due course.
“A 58-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection. He is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, 25 May.
“Morison Gardens remains closed, along with a partial closure of Stewart Terrace, as officers conduct enquiries.”
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