Pensioner hit while crossing the road

An elderly pedestrian has sustained a head injury after being struck by a car while crossing an Edinburgh road.

The incident happened about 8:05am yesterday on Niddrie Mains Road at the junction with Hay Drive.

The 81-year-old man was on foot when he was involved in the collision with a white Jaguar XF.

Police said he was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for treatment to a head injury.

Inquiries are continuing into the incident. Witnesses have been asked to come forward.