Edinburgh woman dies after disturbance, man arrested

A 44-year-old woman has died following a disturbance at a property in Edinburgh, with a man arrested in connection with the incident. Police have identified the woman as Vikki Soloman, who was found with serious injuries at an address on Craigievar Square in the East Craigs area and pronounced dead at the scene on the evening of Monday, July 20, 2026.

Emergency services were called to the location at approximately 8:45 p.m. after reports of a disturbance. A 46-year-old man has been arrested and police say their investigation is ongoing. Authorities have stated there is no wider risk to the public, but a police presence will remain in the area as inquiries continue.

Detective Inspector Mark McGraw of Police Scotland extended condolences, stating that their thoughts are with Soloman's family, who have requested privacy. The family has been notified of her death.

The immediate aftermath saw a significant emergency response, with the property on Craigievar Square cordoned off. Police also taped off the nearby Mid Yoken pub, located just over a mile away, and stationed officers there. An ambulance was present at the initial scene.

Soloman was the owner of an aesthetics business and had...