Arrest after man seriously injured in Edinburgh hit-and-run

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Image caption, The hit-and-run happened on Easter Road in the early hours of Sunday morning

A 21-year-old man has been seriously injured in a hit-and-run in Edinburgh.

The incident happened while he was on foot on Easter Road at around 02:40 on Sunday. He was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.

Police said a 23-year-old man had been arrested over the incident.

Det Sgt Dougal Begg said : "A young man sustained serious injuries. I would appeal to anyone who was in the area who witnessed the collision to come forward."

Police Scotland asked for anyone with dashcam or mobile phone footage .