A MAN has been arrested in connection with the alleged murder of Trainspotting actor Bradley Welsh, Police Scotland said.

The 48-year-old was shot outside his Edinburgh home in Chester Street last Wednesday.

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Police said the arrested man has been released pending further inquiries but that legal proceedings are now active.

A statement said: "This investigation is continuing and anyone who has information, but has yet to come forward, is asked to do so immediately."