Man in court charged with murder of 'much-loved father' in Edinburgh
dailyrecord.co.ukA man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a "much-loved" dad in Edinburgh. Emergency services were called to a report of a man injured in a flat in Primrose Street, Leith, at around 2.30pm on Tuesday.
Garry O'Neill, 59, was pronounced dead at the scene. Jamie Boulton, 54, appeared before Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Thursday charged with Mr O'Neill's murder.Boulton, from Edinburgh, also faces two charges under the Criminal Procedure Act.
He made no plea and was remanded in custody. The incident took place just 150 yards away from Leith Academy. Schoolchildren were seen walking past ambulances and police vehicles parked in the area.
Detective Inspector Kevin Tait said: "Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Mr O'Neill at what is a very difficult time for them and they are being provided with support by specialist officers."Mr O'Neill's family said: "He was a much-loved dad and we ask for privacy at this difficult time." Don't miss the latest news from around Scotland and beyond - Sign up to our newsletter here.
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