12-year-old cyclist knocked down in Dundee hit-and-run

Police said the car failed to stop at the scene.

placeholder image — Police said the car failed to stop at the scene.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland

Police are appealing for information after a 12-year-old cyclist was knocked down by a car in a hit-and-run in Dundee.

The incident happened at the pedestrian crossing near Kingsway Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Station on the A90 Kingsway East at around 6.05pm last Thursday.

The boy was crossing the road on his black and blue bike when he was hit by a black Citroen Berlingo-style vehicle travelling south in lane two.

Police said the car failed to stop at the scene, continuing towards Scott Fyffe Roundabout.

The boy was not seriously injured.

“We are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident, or may have dashcam footage from the area around the time, to please come forward,” said Constable Emma Scott, from Downfield Police Station.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident 3830 of October 1 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.