A police motorcycle has been temporarily taken out of service after it was damaged in a hit-and-run crash in Edinburgh.
The incident happened at around 11.50am on Friday in the outside lane of Queensferry Road, at the entrance to the Parkgrove Retail Park.
A white Transit Connect van exited the retail park and turned right, colliding with a marked police motorcycle, which was on duty, and its rider.
The van driver stopped and got out of his vehicle before getting back in and driving off towards Blackhall.
The police officer sustained a minor hand injury but did not require medical attention.
Inquiries are ongoing to trace the motorist involved and anyone with information is asked to come forward.
Sergeant Paul Ewing said: "The van driver was fully aware that his vehicle collided with the police motorcycle, but failed to remain at the scene so the appropriate inquiries could be conducted.
"We are extremely relieved that our motorcycle officer was not seriously hurt. However, his bike is now currently out of service while it undergoes repair.
"Queensferry Road is likely to have been extremely busy at the time of the collision and I would ask that anyone who witnessed what happened, or who has dash-cam footage that can help us identify the van driver, contacts police immediately."
