Man killed near Edinburgh Castle named as police charge 40-year-old in connection with his murder

A man killed in Edinburgh yesterday has been named by police as Paul Smith.

The 28-year-old was allegedly stabbed to death, and a 40-year-old man has been charged in connection with his murder.

Officers and emergency services were called to the city’s Johnston Terrace at around 1.50pm on Thursday 30 May following a report of a disturbance.

Mr Smith was found fatally injured and was sadly pronounced dead at the scene by the Scottish Ambulance Service.

The location of the attack was close to the tourist hotspot of the Castle.

Detective Inspector Bob Campbell from Edinburgh’s Criminal Investigations Department said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Mr Smith and we have specialist officers providing them with support at this time.

“We are satisfied that this was an isolated incident and we are not looking for anyone else in connection.

“The 40-year-old man has been held in police custody to appear before Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday 3rd June.”

Chief Inspector David Robertson, Area Commander for the City Centre said: “We understand the shock and distress this type of incident can cause to the local community and officers will continue to provide a high-visibility presence in the area in the coming days to engage with the public and provide necessary support.

“I would like to thank those members of the public who assisted the emergency services at the scene, and the wider community for their cooperation and assistance whilst our inquiries are ongoing.”