A man has been charged with murder following the death of a woman in Edinburgh.

Her body was discovered at a home on Dumbiedykes Road at 10am on Saturday.

A 52-year-old man was detained a short time later and was subsequently charged by police.

He is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, October 16.

The woman has not been formally identified and the inquiry is being led by Police Scotland's Major Investigations Team.

Detective Inspector Ged Fitzpatrick said: "Our thoughts are with the woman's family at this terrible time.

"We are keen to speak to anyone with information that can assist our enquiries.

"I would ask anyone with information to get in touch with us as soon as possible."