Edinburgh police launch attempted murder investigation after hit and run leaves man in hospital
Police in Edinburgh have launched an attempted murder investigation after a hit and run left a man in hospital.
Emergency services descended on Lochend Drive shortly before 10pm on Tuesday, February 3 following reports of a 36-year-old man having been struck by a car. The driver of the car failed to stop and the man was left injured in the street. He was later taken to hospital for treatment.
Police said enquiries are ongoing to trace the vehicle and driver.
Images taken at the scene show multiple police vehicles in attendance, with the street taped off at both ends.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 9.50pm on Tuesday, 3 February, 2026, we were called to a report of a collision involving a pedestrian and a vehicle on Lochend Drive in Edinburgh.
“Emergency services attended and the pedestrian, a 36-year-old man, was taken to hospital for treatment.
“The vehicle failed to stop at the scene. Officers are treating the incident as attempted murder and enquiries are ongoing to trace the vehicle and driver.”