Man, 45, seriously injured in Wester Hailes hit and run

Police are treating the case as attempted murder.

Author: Max SteelePublished 15th Apr 2022

A man is seriously injured after a hit and run in Edinburgh's Wester Hailes area which police are treating as attempting murder.

The 45-year old was knocked over at Westside Plaza at around 9.30am yesterday (Thurs 14 April) as was being treated in The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.

Detective Inspector George Calder from CID at Corstorphine Police Station said: “The vehicle did not stop after the incident, but has now been recovered by officers, we are still trying to trace the occupants.”

“We appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time, or has dash cam footage of the incident to come forward.

"Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting incident 0742 of 14 April 2022.”

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