Police are investigating the death of a woman after her body was found in an Edinburgh park.

The discovery was made just before 8am on Tuesday in the King George V Park.

Police said the woman's death was being treated as "unexplained".

In a statement, the force said: "At about 7.48am on Tuesday the body of a female was found in the King George V park in Edinburgh.

"Enquires are currently ongoing and the death is being treated as unexplained at this stage.

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