The body of a man was recovered at 9.30 yesterday from the Water of Leith at Stenhouse Industrial Estate.
Officers have launched an investigation into his death, which they are treating as unexplained.
A spokesman said: “Police in Edinburgh responded to the Water of Leith, near to the Stenhouse Industrial Estate, at around 9.30am on Monday July 21 where the body of a man was recovered from the water.
“Enquiries are ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding his death, which is currently being treated as unexplained.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 or through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
