West Approach Road: Man charged in connection with a hit and run that put a six year old boy in hospital in Edinburgh

A man has been charged in connection with a hit and run in Edinburgh city centre.
By Rachel Mackie
Published 4th Dec 2020, 14:25 BST
Updated 4th Dec 2020, 14:25 BST
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The hit and run happened on the West Approach Road on Friday, November 6 around 4.40pm.

A car struck a six year old boy who was later taken to hospital with facial injuries.

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A man has been charged in connection with a hit and run in Edinburgh.A man has been charged in connection with a hit and run in Edinburgh.
A man has been charged in connection with a hit and run in Edinburgh.
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Police Scotland confirmed that a 44-year-old man has been arrested and charged.

The man is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court at a later date and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

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