A woman who died following a disturbance at a home in Edinburgh has been named as mum Vikki Soloman. The 44-year-old was found with serious injuries after emergency services were called to a property on Craigievar Square in the East Craigs area of the city at around 8.45pm on Monday, July 20. Ambulance crews attended but she died at the scene.
Arrest and investigation
A 46-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and enquiries are ongoing. Police have cordoned off a property on Craigievar Square as the investigation continues. Forensic officers were seen combing around the home on Tuesday afternoon. A car advertising her Vikki Soloman Aesthetics business could be seen parked in the driveway behind a police cordon. A single bouquet of flowers were also seen laid against the garden fence.
Tributes from friends
Vikki ran her aesthetics business in Edinburgh, named Vikki Soloman Aesthetics, which focused on personalised skin treatments. Her friends and family have been left devastated following the news and tributes have been paid on social media. Lisa Mullen said: "Thoughts to friends and family! You are a diamond a beautiful person, until we see each other again. You will always hold a special place in my heart." Arlene Mill added: "You were beautiful inside and out. I'm gonna miss our wee chats putting world to right. Can’t take this in. Thoughts are with all the family." Staycè Fry said: "Thoughts are with all the family and friends what a tragic end for a beautiful girl." Karen Stenhouse simply added: "RIP Vikki."
Police statement
The Mid Yoken pub, just over a mile away, has also been locked down and is being guarded by police. The Record understands the police presence at the pub is linked to the investigation into Vikki's death. A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "A woman has died following a disturbance at a property in Craigievar Square, Edinburgh. Emergency services were called to the incident around 8.45pm on Monday, July 20. A 44-year-old woman was found with serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Her next of kin are aware. A 46-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and enquiries are ongoing. There is no risk to the wider public and a police presence will remain in the area while enquiries continue."
