A pedestrian who was struck by a car after it mounted a pavement is being treated in hospital.

The woman was left injured after she was hit by the car in Stockbridge, Edinburgh, at lunchtime on Wednesday.

The car's female driver was arrested and charged.

A police spokeswoman said: "Edinburgh road policing officers have charged a 65-year-old woman with a road traffic offence after a collision on North West Circus Place.

"The incident happened around 12.45pm on Wednesday when a white Volkswagen Up mounted the pavement.

"The injured woman was taken to hospital by the Scottish Ambulance Service."