Teenager arrested after man seriously injured in Edinburgh 'hit-and-run'
The incident took place on Easter Road in the early hours of Sunday morning
Last updated 19th Jun 2022
An 18-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a suspected hit-and-run in Edinburgh.
The incident, which involved a car and a pedestrian, happened on Easter Road at around 2.40am on Sunday.
The 21-year old male pedestrian was taken to The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment for serious injuries.
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Detective Sergeant Dougal Begg said: “A young man sustained serious injuries as a result of this incident and I would appeal to anyone who was in the area and witnessed the collision to come forward.
“I would also appeal to anyone who has any dashcam or mobile phone footage that could assist with our investigation."
Police Scotland can be contacted by calling 101 and quoting incident number 0590 of Sunday, June 19.