A Scots cyclist was seriously injured after a reckless thug tied wire across a path.
The 47-year-old was seriously hurt after the mindless prank forced them to crash on the Newcraighall public park cycle track.
Police have launched an investigation into the incident as it is the second time they received reports of wire tied to fences in the Craigmillar area of Edinburgh.
On the mornings of Sunday, 7 March, and Wednesday, 17 March, police received reports of wire tied to fences crossing over the Newcraighall public park cycle track.
Nobody was hurt during the first incident.
Sergeant Kirsty McArthur said: "Tying wire across a path is a completely reckless thing to do.
"It would have been almost impossible for anyone to see the wire, particularly cyclists approaching at speed.
"This careless and selfish behaviour will simply not be tolerated and I am appealing to anyone who may have information in connection with these acts to come forward.
"If you were travelling on the cycle path at these times, please think back to try and remember if you saw or heard any suspicious behaviour.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 1559 of 17 March.
"I would also take this opportunity to warn those cycling on the path to be cautious of potential similar incidents and to report anything to 101 as promptly as possible."
