‘Road rage’ incident between Edinburgh motorcyclist and van driver sparks police investigation

Police in Edinburgh have launched an investigation following an altercation near a busy Edinburgh roundabout.

At around 5.15pm on Monday, January 12, officers received a report of an incident having taken place on the slip road leading from the Gogar roundabout onto the A8 Glasgow Road.

Police in Edinburgh have launched an investigation following an altercation near a busy Edinburgh roundabout. placeholder image
Police in Edinburgh have launched an investigation following an altercation near a busy Edinburgh roundabout. | Google Maps

It is understood to have involved two men, a motorcyclist and a van driver. Police are now appealing for information and urging any witnesses to come forward.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Anyone who was in the area and has dash-cam footage or who saw the incident is asked to get in touch with Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2305 of January 12.”

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