Police hunt masked e-bike yobs who killed dog in Rosewell hit-and-run attack

Police are hunting for two masked youths after a dog was struck and killed after being hit by an e-bike in Rosewell.

The incident occurred at around 10.30am on Tuesday, August 26 on the cycle path between Bonnyrigg and Rosewell near to Pentland Crescent.

Police received a report that a whippet had been struck by an e-bike.

A whippet dog was hit and killed by an e-bike rider on the cycle path between Bonnyrigg and Rosewell, near to Pentland Crescent. | Google Maps/John Devlin

Two male youths, who were wearing balaclavas, were riding the illegal vehicles at the time and failed to stop and striking the dog.

The Whippet died a short time later.

Police Scotland is encouraging anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the two masked individuals or those who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.

Constable Donald Macleod said: "We are keen to trace the two male youths riding the bikes and we are asking any witnesses, or anyone with information to contact us.

"This is a stark reminder of the dangers involved in riding illegal e-bikes in populated areas without any consideration for others. We will continue to stop and seize illegally used e-bikes and e-scooters, and we would urge members of the public to only use those designed and intended for use on the road and stop placing themselves and others in danger."

Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0862 of 26 August.

Members of the public were outraged by the incident, with one person saying: “Really pray someone knows who did this, poor dog, sending hugs to their owner.”

Another person added: “Poor dog and owner. Police need to crack down on this before it’s a child next. Scumbags.”