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Katie Williams

Midlothian police hunt for motorcyclist as man knocked over on busy street

Police in Midlothian are searching for a motorcyclist following a collision in Dalkeith.

Officers received a report of a crash involving a motorcycle and a 33-year-old man on South Street, Dalkeith on Saturday, June 17.

Although emergency services attended, the male pedestrian declined medical treatment. The motorcyclist had left the scene prior to police arrival.

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An investigation has now been launched as officers check relevant CCTV footage for any additional information on the incident. They are now appealing to members of the public who may have been a witness to get in touch.

In a statement, Police Scotland said: "An investigation is underway following a road traffic collision in Dalkeith.

"Around 7.15pm on Saturday, 17 June, 2023 police received a report of a road crash involving a motorcycle and a 33-year-old male pedestrian on South Street, Dalkeith.

"Sergeant Scott Kirkpatrick said: “We are continuing our enquiries to locate the motorcyclist. The area was busy with people out socialising and I am appealing to anyone who was there who may have seen the incident to contact us. In particular, if anyone has dash cam equipment, please check the footage as it may have images which could assist our investigation.”

"Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 3817 of 17 June, 2023."

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