Man found dead in Edinburgh House of Fraser

The death is currently being treated as unexplained

The incident took place in House of Fraser in Edinburgh (GETTY IMAGES)

An investigation has been launched after a man was found dead in a department store in Edinburgh

The 30-year-old was discovered in House of Fraser on Princes Street on Tuesday morning. He is thought to be an employee.

The death is being treated as unexplained and the shop will remain closed until Wednesday.

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 December 27.

"The next of kin has been informed.

"Inquiries into this matter are ongoing and a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal."

House of Fraser said they were assisting police with the investigation and would offer support to their employees.

"We are deeply saddened to confirm the death of one of our employees at our Frasers store in Edinburgh,” a spokesman for House of Fraser said.

"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."