Man held as police launch city murder investigation
Tributes have been paid to a 49yearold man who died after a disturbance outside the social club for an Edinburgh football team.
Named locally as Andy Mccarron, friends of the deceased described him as “very popular”.
Mr Mccarron was seriously injured outside Edinburgh City Social Club in Lochend in the early hours of yesterday and later died in hospital.
Police Scotland launched a murder investigation shortly afterwards.
A 42yearold man has been arrested in connection with the incident.
The social club’s secretary told The Scotsman: “The members and staff at Edinburgh City Social Club are devastated by the death of very popular member Andy Mccarron.
“He played a great part in many sporting and social activities within the club and will be very sorely missed.
“Our thoughts and prayers are very much with his family at this incredibly difficult time.”
Police were called to the incident outside the venue, formerly known as Loch Inn on Lochend Road South, around 12:15am.
Mr Mccarron was an electrician at property firm David Love Property.
His employer David Love paid tribute, calling the deceased a “gentleman”.
Mr Love said: “Andy was a big man, but he was a gentleman. I am devastated that this has happened.
“I keep hoping that this has been a sick prank. It’s not sunk in yet.
“Andy would do anything for anyone. He used to stay late on jobs to help customers out even when he wasn’t getting paid.”
Detective Chief Inspector Graham Grant, from Edinburgh CID, said: “Our sympathies are with the family of the man who died as a result of this incident and we are working to establish the full circumstances of what happened.
“An arrest has been made but we remain keen to speak with anyone who was in the area of Lochend Road South, at its junction with Sleigh Drive, during Saturday evening or into the early hours of Sunday morning and may have witnessed the disturbance.
“Likewise, anyone with any other relevant information should also contact police immediately.”
Those with information can contact Edinburgh CID via 101.
An anonymous report can also be made to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.