Man in hospital with serious injuries following 'hit-and-run'
Last updated 23rd Oct 2025
A 47-year-old man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after being struck by a car which was being chased by police.
The blue Vauxhall Corsa failed to stop on Newington Road when requested by officers shortly before 1pm yesterday (Wednesday).
That sparked a short pursuit before the vehicle collided with the pedestrian at the junction of Liberton Road and Gilmerton Road.
The Corsa continued south on Gilmerton Road following the hit-and-run and was later found abandoned a short distance away on Glenallan Drive.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
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Sergeant Grant Hastie said: “Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and trace those responsible.
“I would urge anyone who witnessed the crash, or saw a blue Vauxhall Corsa in the area beforehand or afterwards, to come forward.
“We are also keen to speak to anyone with dash-cam or private CCTV footage that may assist our investigation.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1486 of October 22nd, 2025.