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Police Scotland Murder Enquiry - 5th July, 2013

Press release issued on behalf of the POLICE SCOTLAND Press Office. All enquiries to POLICE SCOTLAND Press Office on 0131 311 3423.

Corstorphine Hill Murder - Identity of victim established

Police Scotland today confirmed that they have established the identity of the woman whose body was discovered on Corstorphine Hill, Edinburgh on 6 June.

Police will not be in a position to name her until next of kin have been contacted.

Detective Chief Inspector Keith Hardie from Police Scotland's Major Investigation Team said: "Identifying the victim was the first priority of this murder investigation and I would like to thank the public and the media for their help in achieving that aim.

"While this is positive news, it also means that a loved one has been lost. We are progressing our inquiries into the circumstances of this woman's death and to finding those responsible for it."

Note to news editors

It is anticipated that police will not be in a position to name the victim until Monday next week at the earliest. All media queries should be referred to Police Scotland, East Command on 0131 311 3423.