Police said there were reports of minor injuries following the collision with a small number of people but no one needed medical attention.
Saturday 13 January 2024 20:23, UK
A 70-year-old woman has been charged with a driving offence after a car collided with pro-Palestinian protesters in Edinburgh.
Police Scotland said the crash involved a small number of people and, while there had been reports of minor injuries, no one needed medical attention.
Pictures posted on social media show a black Seat Leon surrounded by protesters and police officers on The Mound in the city centre on Saturday afternoon.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 2.30pm on Saturday, we were made aware of a road crash involving a car and a small number of pedestrians in Ramsay Lane, Edinburgh.
"Officers received reports of minor injuries from 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 Procurator Fiscal."
Organisers said "several thousand" people attended the pro-Palestine protest in Edinburgh.
The demonstration was one of many taking place across the UK and Ireland, including in London and Dublin, as part of a "global day of action" in dozens of countries across the world.
The Metropolitan Police said nine people were arrested as thousands of people marched through central London.
The protests came a day after the UK joined the US in attacking Houthi bases in Yemen.
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