Edinburgh crime: Man, 22, jailed after he 'tried to murder' rival by running him over in car at Edinburgh park

Christopher Pearson, 22, was sentenced to five years and ten months at the High Court in Dundee on Tuesday, 2 July after he pled guilty on Tuesday, 4 June 2024.

According to Police Scotland, Pearson tried to murder a 22-year-old man within Lochend Park on Sunday, 2 April, 2023 after deliberately driving a car at him. The car was later found burnt out the same night in Maplewood Park.

Detective Constable Gary Lipscombe said: “This was a targeted attack on the victim, which could have killed him.

"Pearson will now face the consequences of his shocking actions.

"This was a lengthy investigation, and I would like to thank all officers involved for their dedication and commitment throughout. I would like to thank those members of the public who assisted with our enquiries.”