Man charged in connection with attempted murder of police officer in Edinburgh

An 18-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the attempted murder of a police officer in Edinburgh.

Around 4.15pm on Wednesday, 11 January, 2023, following a routine stop in the Bathfield area for suspected road traffic offences, an officer was injured after being hit by a car.

The man is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, 23 January, 2023.