The family of a man who died in Edinburgh have said they are “shocked and saddened”.

Police were called to Westfield Road in the city at around 12.55pm on Friday following concern for a man within a property.

Brian Ramsay, 53, was pronounced dead at the scene.

In a statement released through Police Scotland, Mr Ramsay’s family said: “We are shocked and saddened by his death.

“We would ask that we are given privacy to come to terms with our loss at this time.”

Keep up with all the latest news from the UK and around the world by following Sky News

A 43-year-old man was arrested and charged at the weekend in connection with Mr Ramsay’s death.

The suspect appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday and made no plea to the charges of murder and attempting to defeat the ends of justice.

He was remanded in custody and is due back in the dock within the next week.

Read more from Sky News:
Man appears in court charged with murder of ‘much-loved mum’
‘Sex predator’ who abused young girls before fleeing country jailed

Be the first to get Breaking News

Install the Sky News app for free

Detective Inspector David McAlinden said: “Our enquiries into the full circumstances of this incident remain ongoing.

“We would ask anyone with any information which could assist us with the investigation, that has not already come forward, to please make contact with officers as soon as possible.

“Our thoughts are very much with the family and friends of Mr Ramsay, and we will continue to support them during this difficult time.”

Related posts:

UK’s oldest man celebrates 109th birthday – and says he is used to Her Majesty’s annual well wishes Airport shuts for the weekend after light aircraft incident left three people in hospital Leona Peach, 12, found ‘safe and well’ as man arrested on suspicion of child abduction and kidnap What does the latest death and hospitalisation data tell us about Omicron? Couple deny flooding alley and using barbed wire in ‘harassment campaign’ against neighbour Man dies in suspected shooting in Manchester Gary Glitter freed from prison after serving half of sentence for abusing girls Travel agent jailed for scamming hundreds of holidaymakers in ‘£2.6m’ con Five children fall ill after smoking ‘unknown substance’ in vape during lunch break Rare ‘rainbow clouds’ spotted in UK skies 10 million people lack access to ear care services in ‘postcode lottery’ Manchester’s Co-op Live arena finally opens after weeks of cancellations and setbacks