Woman, 70, charged after car drives into pro-Palestine protesters

Several people calling for ceasefire in Gaza suffered minor injuries in the incident

A 70-year-old woman has been arrested and charged after a car drove into a crowd of pro-Palestine protesters injuring several.
The incident is understood to have taken place at around 2.30pm on Saturday in Edinburgh.
Officers said that they were called to a report of a motorist being involved in a crash with a small number of pedestrians during the demonstration.
They say that several pedestrians suffered minor injuries but that none required medical attention. A 70-year-old woman has since been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged driving offence.
Hundreds of protesters had gathered on The Mound and North Bank Street at 2pm as they called for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip before marching towards Bute House. 
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 2.30pm on Saturday, January 13, 2024, we were made aware of a road crash involving a car and a small number of pedestrians in Mount Place 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.”
It is understood a black Seat allegedly attempted to drive through the crowds.
An activist at the event told MailOnline: “As speakers were addressing the protest, a driver tried to drive their way through the crowd.
“Police tried to forcibly clear away protesters in order to facilitate the driver to get through. People resisted and they eventually had to intervene and take the driver out of the car.”
It comes as multiple protests are planned across the country today in favour of a permanent ceasefire during the Israel-Hamas war.