Woman charged after car mounts pavement and strikes pedestrian in Stockbridge

A 65-year-old woman has been charged with a road traffic offence after a pedestrian was struck by a car in Stockbridge yesterday lunchtime

The injured pedestrian was taken to hospital where she received treatment.

A police spokeswoman said: “Edinburgh road policing officers have charged a 65-year-old woman with a road traffic offence after a collision on North West Circus Place.

“The incident happened around 12.45pm on Wednesday when a white Volkswagen Up mounted the pavement.

“The injured woman was taken to hospital by the Scottish Ambulance Service.”