Dept Q crew member dies after being injured at Edinburgh film studio

A member of the crew for the Netflix series Dept Q has died after being seriously injured at a film studio in Edinburgh.

Emergency crews were called to FirstStage studio in Leith at about 15:00 on Thursday and the man was pronounced dead a short time later.

Left Bank Pictures, which is involved in making Dept Q, later said it was “shocked and saddened” by the death of a crew member.

Filth Junkieland said the death was not being treated as suspicious but inquiries into the circumstances were ongoing. The Health and Safety Executive said it was “aware” of the incident.

A Left Bank Pictures spokesperson said: “We are deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic death of a member of our Dept Q crew.

“Our thoughts are with their family, friends and colleagues at this incredibly difficult time, and we are offering support for those affected.”