A man has been arrested over the alleged murder of a chef who police say was hit by a car.

Lionel Simenya originally from Burundi, died after being found in Edinburgh on March 7.

The 36-year-old on Ford's Road in the Saughton area of the city at around 3.50am.

Last week, Mr Simenya's brother Nicolas appealed for information.

He described him as a "a wonderful, protective big brother and appreciated by all those who crossed his path".

A 21-year-old man has since been arrested in connection with the incident.