Police have launched an investigation after an employee was found dead in an upmarket Edinburgh department store.
The 30-year-old man was discovered in House of Fraser on Princes Street at 9.15am on Tuesday. Police say the death is being treated as unexplained and next of kin have been informed.
A spokesman for Police Scotland said: “Police in Edinburgh are investigating the death of a 30-year-old man who was found within a retail premises on Princes Street at around 9.15am on Tuesday 27 December.
“The death is currently being treated as unexplained and next of kin has been informed. Inquiries into this matter are ongoing and a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.
“We are satisfied that the deceased was not a customer. Although the death is unexplained, it is not being treated as suspicious.”
The shop will remain closed until Wednesday morning.
Investigations into the man’s death are continuing and store bosses are helping police with their inquiries.
A spokesman for House of Fraser said: “We are deeply saddened to confirm the death of one of our employees at our Frasers store in Edinburgh. Our thoughts are with the family during this difficult time. The cause of death is still being investigated and we are fully supporting the police with their investigations.
“We have decided that Frasers Edinburgh will remain closed today out of respect for the individual and our staff. We will be offering full support to our employees over the coming days and weeks.”