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23/04/2015
Woman's Body Found On Street In Edinburgh
An investigation has been launched following the discovery of a woman's body on Calton Hill in Edinburgh.
It is understood that the body was found on a footpath at about 04:30 on Thursday morning.
The area has been sealed to allow for a forensic examination to be carried out.
Police Scotland said they were treating the death as unexplained and they were at the "very early stages" of their inquiry.
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It is understood that the body was found on a footpath at about 04:30 on Thursday morning.
The area has been sealed to allow for a forensic examination to be carried out.
Police Scotland said they were treating the death as unexplained and they were at the "very early stages" of their inquiry.
(MH)
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