Electric scooter rider is injured in hit-and-run in Edinburgh

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A man riding an electric scooter in Edinburgh has been injured in a hit-and-run collision.

Police Scotland said the incident happened on Great King Street, at its junction with Dundas Street, at about 21:45 on Friday.

The 26-year-old victim was crossing the road when he was hit by a vehicle which did not stop.

A force spokeswoman said the man returned home afterwards but was later treated at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.

Insp Roger Park said: "Since this crash was reported to us, we have been carrying out inquiries to establish more details on this incident, and we are working to identify the vehicle involved and trace its occupants."

Police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident, or who who may have captured it on dash cam, to .

It is illegal to ride electric scooters on roads or pavements, except in parts of the UK where trials are under way.

They can be ridden legally on private land with the owner's permission.