Teenager arrested and charged in connection with death in Edinburgh

A 22-year-old man who died in Edinburgh on Tuesday, 2 September, 2025, has been named as John McNab.

Around 2.10am, police received a report a man had been injured on Great Junction Street at Bonnington Road.
Emergency services attended and John died at the scene.

Specialist officers are continuing to provide support to his family.

A 16-year-old male has been arrested and charged in connection with the death. He is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Thursday, 4 September, 2025.

Detective Inspector Kevin Tait, of the Major Investigations Team, said: “I would like to extend my sympathies to John’s family and friends at this very difficult time.

“Enquiries are continuing to establish the full circumstances and anyone with information should contact the inquiry team through 101, quoting reference number 0239 of Tuesday, 2 September, 2025.

“Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.”