An investigation is underway after the 'unexplained' death of a young soldier at a Scots army barracks.
Police were called to Glencorse Barracks in Penicuik at around 7:40am on Tuesday following the sudden death of a 17-year-old male.
The death is currently being treated as unexplained, although there do not appear to be any suspicious circumstances, police said.
A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 7.40am on Tuesday, 25 April, 2023, police were called to the Edinburgh Road area of Penicuik following the sudden death of a 17-year-old male.
“The death is being treated as unexplained but there do not appear to be any suspicious circumstances.
“A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”
An Army Spokesperson said: "It is with great sadness that we can confirm the death of a soldier on 25th April 2023. Our thoughts are with the soldier’s family and friends at this difficult time and we ask that their privacy is respected.”
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