Two plead guilty over Edinburgh hit-and-run which injured 10-year-old Published duration 5 December 2017

image copyright Alan Simpson image caption The incident took place on Ferry Road near Drylaw Police Station in Edinburgh on Saturday

Two men have admitted their part in a hit-and-run incident which left a 10-year-old boy seriously hurt.

The child suffered serious injuries in the road crash on Ferry Road, Drylaw on 19 August.

Connor Whalen, 20, pled guilty to injuring the 10-year-old while riding a motorcycle.

Marc Miller, aged 22, admitted driving in a dangerous manner and to having an involvement in the incident.

Mr Whalen and Mr Miller left the scene in the wake of the collision , leaving others to tend to the 10-year-old, who continues to recover from his injuries.

Both pled guilty at Edinburgh Sheriff Court.

They will both be sentenced at a later date.

image caption The incident sparked a major investigation

Det Insp Graham Grant said: "Connor Whalen and Marc Miller's actions resulted in a 10-year-old boy sustaining serious injuries which will take a significant period of time to overcome.

"This was a major investigation which has thankfully resulted in Whalen and Miller both submitting early pleas and sparing a child the trauma of a trial.

"I also want to pay tribute to the 10-year-old's bravery throughout this process and wish him well as he continues his recovery.

"I hope this plea will bring a degree of closure to him and his family and allow them to move forward with their lives."

Police also made a commitment to community safety, stating that tackling the theft of motorcycles and associated criminality is a priority.

Operation Soteria is an ongoing police initiative to tackle the theft of motorcycles and associated disorder.