Hunt continues for e-scooter rider who collided with teenager in wheelchair

Efforts are continuing to trace a male e-scooter rider who collided with a teenage boy in a wheelchair in Dundee, leaving him with a serious injury.

The incident happened on the city’s Strathmore Avenue, opposite the Travelodge hotel, at about 10.15pm on Saturday.

Police said the 17-year-old had been crossing the road in his wheelchair when he was struck by the e-scooter.

He was taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee for treatment.

Officers said the e-scooter rider did not stop, and made off in the direction of Lawton Road.

He is believed to have been last seen in the Byron Street area.

The rider is described as being aged between 20 and 30, and he was wearing a dark top, a hi-vis vest, green trousers and a dark knitted hat.

Inspector Jamie Allen said: “Our inquiries are ongoing to trace this male, and we would ask him to come forward.

“I am also urging anyone who was in the area at the time to please get in touch or has any knowledge as to the identity of the e-scooter rider.

“If you have private CCTV or dashcam footage that would also assist our inquiries, please contact us.”

Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 4202 of May 10.