Cyclist seriously injured after motorbike hit and run in Edinburgh

It happened on Sunday.

Published 14th Jun 2021

A cyclist has been seriously injured in a hit and run involving a motorbike in Edinburgh.

The 52-year-old man was taken to hospital after it happened on Ferry Road around 5pm on Sunday 13th June.

The motorcyclist did not stop, and police said they are treating the incident as a hit-and-run and appealed for information.

Sergeant Jill Kirkpatrick said: “I would urge the motorcyclist involved to come forward. I am also appealing to anyone who was in the area around the time of the incident.

“If any motorists have dashcams, please check your footage as it could assist our inquiries.

“Officers are also reviewing CCTV footage from in and around the area for any further information on the motorcyclist.''

The motorcyclist was wearing protective clothing and the motorbike is described as possibly red in colour.

Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 2739 of June 13th 2021.

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