An elderly man whose body was discovered inside a council flat may have been lying dead for several months.

The 73-year-old was founded dead by police on Thursday on Northfield Avenue in Edinburgh.

Officers had been called to the property after a report of concern for its occupant.

Neighbours had reportedly complained of flies around the flat to the council.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: "Police in Edinburgh responded to an address in Northfield Avenue at around 3.30 pm on Thursday, March 9 following reports of concern for the occupant.

"After entering the property the body of a 73-year-old man was found within.

"There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding this death and a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal."