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Jon Hebditch

Cops launch hunt for hit and run driver who crashed into cyclist in Edinburgh

Cops are hunting a hit and run driver who crashed into a cyclist and drove away in Edinburgh.

The man was riding his bike on the city's London Road when a silver car hit him around 7.50pm on Saturday.

The 25-year-old was thrown to the ground but the driver did not stop.

The cyclist did not need medical treatment.

Police have called for any witnesses to come forward.

A statement from Edinburgh division tonight reads: "The cyclist was travelling northwards on London Road from Blenheim Place and entered the roundabout with Leith Walk.

"A silver vehicle joined the roundabout eastwards from Antigua Street and a collision occurred, causing the 25-year-old male cyclist to fall to the ground.

"He did not required medical treatment. The silver vehicle failed to stop at the scene and continued eastwards from the roundabout onto Elm Row."

Constable Andy Crothers, of the Road Policing Unit based at Fettes, said: "We are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident or anyone who was in the area around that time and may have dash cam footage to come forward.

"We're also looking to speak to the driver who left the scene, so we're appealing for them to contact us."

Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 3528 of 12 December 2020.

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