The man was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. Picture: Greg Macvean

Police and paramedics were called to the corner of Nicolson Street and West Nicolson Street, in the Southside, at 11.10am today after the cyclist collided with a bus while riding the stolen bike.

The 42-year-old man was looked at by paramedics at the scene before being taken to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for treatment for minor injuries.

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “Police in Edinburgh were called to Nicolson Street following a report of a collision between a cyclist and a Lothian bus.

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“The 42 year old man was conveyed to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for minor injuries and was subsequently charged with theft of the bike.