Elderly man badly hurt after being hit by cyclist

An elderly pedestrian was seriously injured after a collision with a cyclist in East Lothian.

The incident happened on Bridge Street in Tranent at 3:30pm on Saturday.

The 79-year-old man needed hospital treatment for a serious head injury.

Police said the crash was witnessed by several people.

Officers have urged anyone who has not yet contacted them to get in touch.

Police are particularly keen to speak to the cyclist involved who stopped to attend to the injured man.

He was riding a black and red bicycle and was wearing a helmet.

Sergeant Gary Taylor said: “We are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed this collision who has not yet been in touch with us.

“We would particularly like to speak to the cyclist who stopped at the time.”