Police charge carjacker who attacked OAP in Gorgie
The incident took place around 3pm on Sunday in Westfield Street near Gorgie BMC social club and Sainsbury’s supermarket.
A 77-year-old woman was loading shopping into her red Toyota Yaris when she was assaulted, before her keys were taken and the vehicle stolen.


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Hide AdThe victim was taken to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary by the Scottish Ambulance Service with a cut to her head and a serious injury to her arm.
The vehicle was subsequently traced by officers in the Wester Hailes area around 1pm on Monday, October 1.
The 23-year-old is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Wednesday 3 October.
Detective Sergeant Ross Nicol of Corstorphine CID said: “I want to thank everyone who came forward with information on this incident.
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Hide Ad“We used all resources at our disposal to thoroughly investigate and a man will now appear before the courts tomorrow.”
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