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08.05.2022 - 19:47 / dailyrecord.co.uk
A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a 30-year-old man in Edinburgh.
Liam Maloney has been named as the man who was seriously assaulted on Niddrie Marischal Road, near to its junction with Niddrie Marischal Grove, in the city.
The incident occurred around 8pm on Thursday.
Mr Maloney was rushed by ambulance to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, where he died yesterday.
His relatives are aware and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.
A post mortem examination has also been carried out.
Officers have confirmed that the death is being treated as murder.
As a result, extensive police enquiries are now underway, with cops gathering CCTV footage from the area and performing door to door enquiries.
They are also appealing to anyone with any information on the incident to get in touch, and have assured in the meantime that there is no risk to the wider public.
Detective Chief Inspector Frank Travers, of the Major Investigation Team, said: "This appears to have been a targeted incident and we do not believe there is any risk to the wider public.
"Extensive police enquiries are ongoing at this time and officers are gathering CCTV footage from the surrounding area.
"Door to door inquiries are also being carried out.
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