Scotland Street death: Victim was being hunted by Welsh police
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Ashley Hawkins’s body was found in the Scotland Street property on Friday after officers were called out to an early morning disturbance.
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Hide AdIt has now emerged that the 32-year-old, who was named by police yesterday, had fled his home town of Barry, in Vale of Glamorgan, where he was wanted for burglary.
He was also suspected of stealing a vehicle in Cardiff.
Police issued a public appeal for information on his whereabouts last month.
A 28-year-old man from Wales appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday charged with Mr Hawkins’s murder.
Kieran Davies appeared in private and made no plea or declaration. He was remanded in custody.
In a statement released through Police Scotland yesterday, relatives paid tribute to Mr Hawkins.
They said: “Our beautiful boy Ashley, we can’t believe that he is gone.
“He was a loving son, brother and uncle and our hearts are now in pieces.
“He was helpful to everyone and was loved in his hometown of Barry. He will never be forgotten.”
Police made a fresh appeal for information on the death.
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