A woman has been charged with a driving offence following an incident on The Mound during the pro-Palestine march held in Edinburgh on Saturday.
According to reports the 70-year-old driver drove her Seat Leon car into the crowd which was then surrounded by protesters and police. No-one required medical attention.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 2.30pm on Saturday, we were made aware of a road crash involving a car and a small number of pedestrians in Ramsay Lane, Edinburgh.
“Officers received reports of minor injuries from pedestrians, but no medical attention was required.
“A 70-year-old woman has been arrested and charged in connection with a driving offence.
“A report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.”
The march continued to Bute House in Charlotte Square where a small crowd chanted and police remained in attendance until just before 5pm when the protesters dispersed.
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