Witness appeal following ‘hit and run’ in Grassmarket

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Police are following a positive line of enquiry following a ‘hit and run’ collision last night in the Grassmarket which left a man in critical condition.

The victim, who is in his 50s, was struck by a red car which failed to stop at around 9.45pm .

Detective Chief Inspector Michelle Johnson said: “The car drove off towards West Port and Lothian Road and I want to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time and may have seen the collision or the red car afterwards.

“Officers are carrying out enquiries in the Grassmarket, which remains closed to traffic.”

The Grassmarket was closed  on the southside between Victoria Street and West Port with diversions in place.

Anyone with information about this incident should call Police Scotland (Gayfield CID) on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111