A man has been charged following an alleged hit-and-run which left an elderly pedestrian seriously injured.

The incident took place on Abercromby Place in Edinburgh's New Town on Monday, December 5.

A 73-year-old man was left seriously injured and was taken to hospital.

On Sunday, Police Scotland said a 31-year-old man had been charged with traffic offences in connection with the incident.

A report has been sent to the procurator fiscal and he is expected to appear in court at a later date.