A man has died after falling from a bridge in Edinburgh.

The 22-year-old was found in the Cowgate under the George IV Bridge, on which he was seen 20 minutes earlier.

He was pronounced dead at the scene around 2.45am on Wednesday morning.

Police said there didn't appear to be any suspicious circumstances, but have called for anyone who many have seen the man to come forward.

He is described as wearing a light coloured t-shirt, trousers and carrying a bag with a shoulder strap.

Detective Inspector Grant Johnston of Gayfield CID said: "Firstly, I'd like to offer my deepest sympathies to this man's family and we are providing them with all the necessary support and assistance they need.

"While we do not believe this death is in any way suspicious, we would like to trace a person who may have seen or spoken with the man prior to his death, as it will help us establish exactly what happened.

"I would like to stress that this person has done nothing wrong and we simply wish to speak with them as part of our inquiries.

"If this was you, or if you have any other information relevant to this incident then please contact us immediately via 101 and quote incident number 368 of 11th July."