Tag: hit and run

Police appeal following Royston hit and run

A ten year old boy suffered a broken arm after a hit-and-run incident in North Edinburgh on Saturday afternoon. The boy was struck at about 2pm on West Granton Road near its junction with Royston Mains Street.

The driver of the car involved, which may have been a white BMW, failed to stop and pPolice have appealed for anyone with information to contact them.

 

Another Drylaw motorcycle incident sees two pedestrians injured

Police are appealing for information in connection with motorcycle-related anti-social behaviour in areas across the Edinburgh yesterday. Drylaw, Milton Road, Portobello, Leith, the City Centre, Dalkeith Road and Craigmillar were all affected by a series of incidents which involved a large group of off-road bikers.

One incident which happened in Drylaw around 1.30pm resulted in a collision involving two pedestrians who were slightly injured as a result. Continue reading Another Drylaw motorcycle incident sees two pedestrians injured

Two arrested and charged over Ferry Road hit and run

A local man has appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court following the recent hit and run collision near Drylaw Police Station. 

Conor Whalen faces 12 charges including causing serious injury by dangerous driving, failing to stop and report a collision and theft of a motorbike. The 20-year-old made no plea or declaration during the private hearing. He was remanded in custody and will appear at a later date. Continue reading Two arrested and charged over Ferry Road hit and run

Ferry Road hit and run: “Your help could prove vital”

Net closing on motorbike suspects

Police are continuing their enquiries following Saturday’s hit and run incident on Ferry Road in which a ten year old boy was seriously injured. There was a significant police presence across the area yesterday as the search for those for those responsible goes on. Continue reading Ferry Road hit and run: “Your help could prove vital”

Police hunt two for Ferry Road hit and run

“We need the help of the community to catch those responsible for this”

More details are emerging about the Ferry Road hit and run which saw a ten year old boy sustain serious injuries on Saturday evening. The child, who has not yet been named, remains in hospital in a stable condition and senior police officers are appealing for the community’s help to identify those responsible. Continue reading Police hunt two for Ferry Road hit and run

Witness appeal following Muirhouse hit and run

Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses following a hit and run collision in Muirhouse. The incident happened at around 10:10pm on Thursday (December 29th) on Muirhouse Green at its junction with Ferry Road. Continue reading Witness appeal following Muirhouse hit and run