The body of a man has been discovered near a school.

Emergency services were called to East London Street near St Mary's RC Primary School in Edinburgh at 8am on Thursday.

The street has been cordoned off while investigations are carried out.

The death is being treated as unexplained but is not thought to be suspicious.

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "Police in Edinburgh are currently in attendance following the discovery of a man's body on East London Street.

"The incident was reported to police and emergency services around 7.45am on Thursday.

"Enquiries are currently ongoing and the death is being treated as unexplained.

"A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal."