Police arrest suspect after car ‘drives through crowd’ of pro-Palestinian protesters in Edinburgh
- The incident happened at Mount Place at 2.30pm today.
Police have arrested a suspect after a car drove through crowds of pro-Palestinian protesters in Edinburgh.
Police responded to reports of a crash involving a vehicle and pedestrians at Mount Place in the Scottish city at 2.30pm today.
It is believed that a black Seat reportedly tried to drive through the crowd, causing a number of people to suffer minor injuries.
Officers intervened to remove a 70-year-old woman from the car.
An activist at the event calling for a ceasefire in Gaza said: ‘While speakers were addressing the protest, a driver tried to push his way through the crowd.
“Police tried to forcefully chase away protesters so the driver could get through. People resisted and eventually they had to intervene and get the driver out of the car.”
The black Seat is said to have tried to drive through the crowd during a pro-Palestinian march today
A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: ‘At around 2.30pm on Saturday 13 January 2024 we were made aware of a road traffic collision involving a car and a small number of pedestrians on Mount Place Edinburgh.
‘Officers received reports of minor injuries to pedestrians, but no medical attention was required.
‘A 70-year-old woman has been arrested and charged in connection with a driving offence.
“A report will be sent to the attorney general on the budget.”
It comes as multiple protests are planned across the country today in favor of a permanent ceasefire during the war between Israel and Hamas.
Events will take place in various locations across the city centre, including Glasgow, Inverness, Aberdeen and Dundee. At least 23,469 Palestinians have been killed and 59,604 injured in Israeli attacks on Gaza since October 7, according to the Gaza Health Ministry.
In the meantime, Gaza continues to come under heavy attacks from Israel as it tries to dismantle Hamas terror. Aid supplies have dwindled and roads have been closed, according to the United Nations humanitarian agency.
A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: ‘At around 2.30pm on Saturday 13 January 2024 we were made aware of a road traffic collision involving a car and a small number of pedestrians on Mount Place Edinburgh.
‘Officers received reports of minor injuries to pedestrians, but no medical attention was required.
‘A 70-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with a traffic offence.
“A report will be sent to the attorney general on the budget.”