Two homes have been searched by police after a hit-and-run involving a ten-year-old boy in Edinburgh.

The child was knocked down on a pedestrian crossing by a motorcyclist near Drylaw Police Station on Ferry Road on Saturday.

He suffered serious injuries and continues to be treated in hospital.

It is understood the boy was with his sister when the collision happened.

Officers executed two search warrants in Granton Mill March and Wardieburn Place West on Sunday evening.

A 20-year-old man was arrested and subsequently charged with an unconnected offence.

He is expected to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Tuesday.

Chief inspector James Jones said: "I want to stress at this time that this arrest is not connected to the hit-and-run collision and that we still require the public's assistance so we can bring the person responsible for this crime to justice.

"If you witnessed the incident take place or if you have any information relevant to our ongoing investigation then please contact police immediately. Your help could prove vital.

"I want to reassure local residents and the wider Edinburgh community that we are treating this matter with the utmost seriousness and will continue to conduct a thorough and professional investigation until the suspect is brought to account for their actions."

Those with information can contact Edinburgh CID via 101.