Edinburgh driver arrested following 'police chase' and crash on busy road
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A 27-year-old man has been arrested after a police chase and crash on The Wisp.
The incident took place at noon on Tuesday August 19 on Captains Road.
Officers said they gave pursuit to a BMW after the driver failed to stop - it is understood there were no reported injuries or other vehicles involved in the crash.
The male was charged in relation with alleged road traffic offences and it is understood he will appear in court in the near future.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'Around 12pm on Tuesday, 19 August, 2025, a vehicle failed to stop for officers on Captains Road, Edinburgh.
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"A pursuit took place and the vehicle was involved in a crash on The Wisp, Edinburgh.
"There were no other vehicles involved in the crash and no reports of any injuries.
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"A 27-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with road traffic offences and is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court at a later date.'
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