Man, 28, charged over 'hit and run' involving off-road motorcycle on Edinburgh road which left two women badly hurt

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Two women needed hospital treatment after the incident involving an off-road motorcycle mounting the pavement in Hay Avenue in Niddrie on March 22.

A police spokesperson said: “The man has been charged with road traffic offences and was due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court yesterday (Thursday, 27 August).”

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Man, 28, charged over 'hit and run' involving off-road motorcycle on Edinburgh road which left two women badly hurt

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