A police dog located a 'vulnerable' Scots pensioner who had been reported missing from a caravan park.
18.06.2024 - 22:03 / dailyrecord.co.uk
A pensioner was struck by an electric motorbike which was being ridden by youths wearing balaclavas.
The pair failed to stop after striking the 76-year-old man on Glenkirk Drive, Drumchapel, at around 4.30pm on Monday, June 17.
Emergency services attended and the man was checked over by paramedics.
Constable John O’Hara from Road Policing said: “This reckless incident took place in broad daylight in a residential area and we are appealing to anyone who saw what happened to come forward.
“We would be particularly keen to hear from anyone with private CCTV or dashcam footage of the surrounding area as this could be crucial to our investigation.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2426 of Monday, 17 June, 2024.”
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