Man seriously injured in ‘hit and run’ on Scots street as forensics comb scene for evidence

A 23-year-old has been arrested after an alleged ‘hit and run’ crash in Edinburgh which left a younger man significantly injured.

Emergency companies have been known as to the scene on Easter Street at round 2.40am on Sunday June 19 following reviews of a collision.

A male pedestrian, 21, who was helped by members of the general public, was knocked down by a motor which allegedly fled the scene.

Forensics officer and CID cops stay on the scene within the Leith space of the capital (Picture: Ben Griffin)

He was rushed to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for remedy to his accidents that are described as critical by medics.

Police have remained on the scene all through the day and have been noticed placing garments and different gadgets into brown proof baggage.

A cordon was put in place for a number of hours with uniformed officers guarding the realm.

Members of the general public rushed to assist the 21-year-old man

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Police Scotland have now confirmed a 23-year-old man has been arrested and have appealed for witnesses to return ahead.

Detective Sergeant Dougal Begg mentioned: “A younger man sustained critical accidents on account of this incident and I might attraction to anybody who was within the space and witnessed the collision to return ahead.

“I might additionally attraction to anybody who has any dashcam or cell phone footage that might help with our investigation.

“Police might be contacted by calling 101 and quoting incident quantity 0590 of Sunday, 19 June, 2022.”

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