A SOLDIER from Stevenston has died after he fell through a roof of an Edinburgh school on Sunday morning.

The 19-year-old, who has been named locally as Josh Wilson, sadly passed away following the incident in the capital.

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "Police in Edinburgh were called to East London Street shortly before 5am on Sunday, May 7 following a report that a man had fallen through the roof of St Mary's Primary School.

“The 19-year-old was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for treatment but he sadly succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday, May 9.

“A report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.”