Two men mowed down in hit and run attacks in Edinburgh as cops hunt drivers

Two males have been mowed down in hit and run assaults in Edinburgh, with cops now searching the drivers.

One man was hit by a automotive at Westside Plaza, within the Wester Hailes space, at round 9.30am on Thursday April 14.

The 45-year-old is presently in a critical situation in The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.

Police say the incident is now being handled as tried homicide.

The automobile concerned has been discovered by officers however cops are searching these concerned with the incident.

Anybody with info together with dashcam footage, is being urged to return ahead.

Detective Inspector George Calder from CID at Corstorphine Police Station mentioned: “The automobile didn't cease after the incident, however has now been recovered by officers, we're nonetheless attempting to hint the occupants.”

Police on the automotive park outdoors the purchasing centre's Odeon cinema on the morning of April 14 (Picture: EDINBURGH LIVE)

“We attraction to anybody who was within the space on the time, or has sprint cam footage of the incident, to return ahead.

"Anybody with any info is requested to contact 101 quoting incident 0742 of 14 April 2022.”

Police are additionally investigating one other hit-and-run in Edinburgh, which befell on Broomhouse Drive at round 6:30pm on Thursday.

The 2 incidents should not believed to be linked.

The incident has left a 40-year-old pedestrian combating for his life within the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.

A Police Scotland spokesperson mentioned: “At round 6.30pm on Thursday, April 14 officers attended a report of a 40-year-old male pedestrian significantly injured on Broomhouse Drive in Edinburgh after he was concerned in a collision with a automobile.

"The male was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh the place his situation is described as important however secure.

"The automobile concerned didn't cease on the scene and enquires are ongoing to establish the motive force.

"The highway has since been reopened.

“Any info needs to be handed to police by calling 101, quoting incident quantity 2846 of 14 April, 2022.”

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