Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses following a collision between a motorbike and a pedestrian on Haymarket Terrace on Thursday afternoon (6th February.)
The incident happened around 5:10pm, when a female pedestrian was struck by a motorcycle as she crossed Haymarket Terrace. She sustained injuries to her head and body and the motorcycle fled the scene, towards Edinburgh City Centre.
PC Phil Lees from Police Scotland said: “The Motorcycle was dark, possibly black and had two youths on board, neither of whom was wearing helmets. The bike was also displaying an ‘L’ plate to the rear”.
“The area was busy with commuters and I would appeal to anyone that was in the area and saw the motorcycle or the occupants to contact Police Scotland on 101. Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crime stoppers on 0800 555 111”
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
