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Police at the scene on Monday morning(Image: Edinburgh Live)<\/p>\nEmergency services were called to the busy street after the alarm was raised at around 9.10am on Monday.Police at the scene on Monday morning(Image: Edinburgh Live)<\/p>\n
A body has been found on Princes Street in Edinburgh<\/a>.<\/p>\n Emergency services<\/a> were called to the busy street after the alarm was raised at around 9.10am on Monday. Officers<\/a> were responding to reports that the body of a man had been discovered.<\/p>\n An image shared with Edinburgh Live<\/a> this morning showed a cordon erected from the corner of Frederick Street and stretching towards the Apple Store opposite the entrance to Waverley Station.<\/p>\n Workers could be seen passing the taped off area during rush hour and a local reported seeing officers<\/a> with blue gloves moving back and forth from a shop front.<\/p>\n It is understood one lane of Princes Street east bound has also been closed by police<\/a>.<\/p>\n The death is currently being treated as unexplained. Officers<\/a> say their enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.<\/p>\n A Police Scotland spokesperson said: \u201cAround 9.10am on Monday, September 8, the body of a man was found on Princes Street, Edinburgh.<\/p>\n \u201cThe death is being treated as unexplained and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.\u201d<\/p>\n Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.<\/p>\n You’ll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.<\/p>\n No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.<\/p>\n All you have to do is click here if you’re on mobile<\/strong><\/a>, select ‘Join Community’ and you’re in!<\/p>\n If you’re on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click ‘Join Community’.<\/p>\n We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don\u2019t like our community, you can check out any time you like.<\/p>\n To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose ‘exit group’.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0_WACOMMUNITYQR3.jpg\")
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