Man arrested and charged in connection with attempted murder in Edinburgh

A 31-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with an attempted murder in Edinburgh.

Around 9.50pm on Tuesday, 3 February, 2026, police were called to a report of a collision involving a pedestrian and a vehicle on Lochend Drive. 

Emergency services attended and the pedestrian was taken to hospital for treatment. The vehicle failed to stop at the scene.

The 31-year-old man is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today, Thursday, 12 February, 2026.

A 35-year-old man was also arrested in connection with attempting to pervert the course of justice and released pending further enquiries.