Former Labour MSP's drink driving case delayed
Colin Smyth appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court but left when his case was postponed until July
A drink driving case involving former Labour MSP Colin Smyth has been postponed until July.
Mr Smyth was due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Wednesday morning in connection to allegations he narrowly avoiding hitting a pedestrian.
The ex-MSP is accused of three charges in relation to an incident in High Street, Edinburgh, in the early hours of November 2 last year.
He was present at court on Wednesday morning but left again shortly after consulting with his solicitor.
The case was moved until July 1 and no plea was entered.
Prosecutors allege that around 2am, Mr Smyth drove dangerously on November 2, 2025.
The 53-year-old is alleged to have mounted the pavement with the vehicle on High Street in Edinburgh city centre.
Charges detail how he is alleged to have narrowly missed a person on the pavement, collided with a parked vehicle and was speeding.
He is also accused of crashing into two electric bollards directly outside Edinburgh City Chambers before revving his engine and repeatedly getting out of and into the car.
The charges also claim he failed to report the accident and that he was twice the drink-drive limit at the time the crash occurred.