Halloween Prank Turns Dark: Man Discovers Severed Head in Edinburgh Street

In a disturbing Halloween night incident in Edinburgh, Scotland, a man mistook a real severed head for a holiday prop. The incident occurred late in the city center, where the man spotted what he assumed was a prank item lying on the ground. To his horror, he soon realized it was an actual human head.

Police Link Head to Traffic Accident Victim

The man quickly alerted local authorities, who arrived on the scene to investigate. Edinburgh police confirmed that the head belonged to a victim of a recent traffic accident nearby. The tragic timing on Halloween night led to initial confusion about the nature of the discovery.

Streets Closed, Nightclubs Shut Down as Investigation Begins

To secure the area, police closed three main streets and temporarily shut down nearby nightclubs. They set up a forensic tent on the scene to investigate the circumstances of the accident and how the head ended up in a public space. This shocking case has gained global media attention, with the public seeking answers about the tragic sequence of events.

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