Scotland Street murder victim named as Ashley Hawkins

Ashley Hawkins was from Barry in Vale of Glamorgan

A man who was found dead in one of the most exclusive streets in Edinburgh has been identified by police.

Ashley Hawkins, 32, from Barry in Vale of Glamorgan, was found dead in a flat in Scotland Street on Friday at 05:30.

Kieran Davies, 28, was charged with murder at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday.

Mr Hawkins' family said: "Our beautiful boy Ashley, we can't believe he is gone. He was a loving son, brother and uncle. Our hearts are now in pieces."

The family added: "He was helpful to everyone and was loved in his hometown of Barry. He will never be forgotten."

Det Insp Stuart Alexander, of Police Scotland, said: "This is a tragic incident and our thoughts are with Ashley's family at this time.

"We are still conducting inquiries in connection with Ashley's death.

"I would urge anyone with information which may be able to help, or who was in the Scotland Street area early on the morning of Friday, 2 December, to come forward."