Man injured in moped hit-and-run

A MAN needed hospital treatment after an apparent hit-and-run incident involving a moped with learner plates.

The 62-year-old pedestrian was crossing the road in Bruntsfield Place at around 4.40pm yesterday when he was struck by the red moped.

He and the rider both fell to the ground before the rider got back on his vehicle and rode off southwards along Bruntsfield Place.

The man was taken to the ERI where he was treated for minor injuries.

Lothian and Borders Police said: “Fortunately the pedestrian was not seriously injured as a result of this collision.

“However, it is vital we trace the moped rider to establish the full circumstances surrounding this incident.

“We would ask that he make contact with police immediately.

“Similarly, anyone who was in the Bruntsfield area at the time and can assist with our inquiries is also asked to get in touch.”

No description of the rider is available and the moped is described simply as red with learner plates.