Car damaged after hitting wheelie bin pushed on to Edinburgh city bypass

A car has been damaged after striking a wheelie bin that was pushed on to the Edinburgh city bypass.

The incident happened around 8:25pm when the bin was thrown off a bridge in the Torphin Road area near the Colinton area.

A car travelling westbound then suffered minor damage when the two collided between the Dreghorn and Baberton junctions.

Those responsible are believed to have made off in the direction of Torphin.

Police Scotland is now appealing for wtinesses and is asking anyone with any information to come forward.

Sergeant Kieran Dougal from Oxgangs Police Station said: “Fortunately on this occasion no one was injured and the bin was quickly removed from the carriageway, however, this was an extremely reckless and dangerous act.

“I would remind people of the inherent dangers of throwing objects onto fast moving roads, especially from height and the potential catastrophic consequences this can have.

“I would ask anyone who witnessed any suspicious behaviour in the area on Sunday night, or who knows who is responsible, to contact officers as soon as possible."