Edinburgh police seize beer bus in Leith Walk over safety concerns and road traffic offences

Police in Edinburgh today stopped and seized a beer bike over fears for safety.

Officers in the Leith Community Policing Team pulled over the beer bike - a multi-passenger vehicle powered by the group riding it - in Leith Walk at around 11.20am on March 16.

Police in Edinburgh stopped and seized a beer bus in Leith Walk. | Police Scotland

The vehicles are common in European cities and often see tourists take part in beer or wine tastings while pedalling around the city's famous landmarks.

A Police Scotland spokesman said the vehicle was stopped following 'safety concerns and road traffic offences' and added: "We are aware of ongoing community concerns and further enquiries are ongoing."