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Man charged with murdering ex-partner found dead in jail

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Lee Greenan was found dead in jail

A man charged with murdering his former partner has died in prison.

Lee Greenan, 46, was accused of killing Vikki Soloman at a house on Craigievar Square in Edinburgh on Monday evening.

The 44-year-old was found with serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police Scotland said Greenan had been found dead at HMP Edinburgh on Sunday morning.

News imagePolice Scotland Vikki Soloman. She is wearing a pink top and is smiling at the camera. Police Scotland
Vikki Soloman was pronounced dead at the scene after the incident in Edinburgh

A spokesperson said: "Around 08:55 on Sunday, we were made aware of the death of a 46-year-old man at HMP Edinburgh.

"There do not appear to be any suspicious circumstances and a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal."

The Scottish Prison Service said: "Every death, whether in prison custody or in our communities, is a tragedy for all those who knew and supported the individual.

"Following the death of someone in our care, Police Scotland are advised, and the matter reported to the Procurator Fiscal.

"Fatal Accident Inquiries are held in due course."