Charge over carjack bid

A MAN has been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged attempted carjacking involving a pensioner in broad daylight.

By The Newsroom

Published 3rd Jul 2010, 12:12 BST

Updated 3rd Jul 2010, 12:45 BST

Police said the 60-year-old was left with bruised arms after a struggle with her attacker as she sat stationary in her Peugeot 207.

The incident took place on Leith's Admiralty Street on Wednesday afternoon.

A 27-year-old man is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday.