Man charged after Vikki Soloman’s death in Edinburgh

beehiveweb.co.uk editorial team 2026-07-22 10:07 2 min read

Bus lane closed with orange traffic cones and signs on Edinburgh street.

By Beehiveweb Newsroom | 22 July 2026

A 46-year-old man has been charged in connection with the death of 44-year-old Vikki Soloman, who was discovered with fatal injuries at a residential property in Edinburgh. Police Scotland confirmed the development following an emergency response to the Craigievar Square area earlier this week.

Investigation and charge details

Emergency services were dispatched to the address in Craigievar Square at approximately 8.45pm on Monday, 20 July, following reports of a woman in distress. Upon arrival, paramedics and police officers found Ms Soloman with serious injuries. Despite the efforts of emergency responders, she was pronounced dead at the scene.

In the immediate aftermath of the incident, police launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death. A 46-year-old man was arrested by officers a short time after the initial call. Following a period of questioning, Police Scotland confirmed that the man has now been formally charged in connection with the death.

Man charged after Vikki Soloman’s death in Edinburgh

Authorities have not released specific details regarding the nature of the charge or the circumstances of the incident, citing the ongoing legal process. In accordance with standard judicial procedures, no assumption of guilt should be made at this stage, as the case is now subject to the scrutiny of the court system.

Victim identification and police response

Police Scotland has officially identified the deceased as 44-year-old Vikki Soloman. The force has not provided further personal details or indicated that any other individuals were involved or injured during the incident at the Craigievar Square property.

This case remains a focal point for local law enforcement, with the investigation moving from the initial scene-of-crime response to the formal prosecution phase. The timeline of events is clearly established: the emergency call was received at 8.45pm on 20 July, leading to the discovery of Ms Soloman, followed by the swift arrest of the suspect in the vicinity of the property.

Scheduled court appearance

The accused man is expected to make his first appearance at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Thursday, 23 July 2026. This hearing represents the next formal milestone in the legal proceedings, where further details regarding the allegations may be presented in an open court setting.

As the matter is now sub judice, Police Scotland has stated that they will not be providing additional commentary on the specifics of the case. The public and media are reminded that the legal process is the appropriate venue for the presentation of evidence and the determination of the facts. Further updates regarding the progress of the case are expected to emerge through the court’s scheduled proceedings tomorrow.

Source: Police Scotland News

Context & actions About this article

Source check Source trail

This report reflects the details released by Police Scotland about the death, charge and scheduled court appearance.

Checks

Matched the victim’s name and age with the Police Scotland statement.
Checked the reported time, date and Craigievar Square location.
Confirmed the accused’s age and scheduled Edinburgh Sheriff Court appearance.
Excluded details about the charge or circumstances that were not provided by police.

Police Scotland News Check independent coverage