Police are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist deliberately kicked a 19 month old child on the cycle path close to Leith Links on Saturday 9th January 2016 around 4.30 pm .
The child was walking with her father and both had moved out of the way to give the cyclist room.
The cyclist is described as being white and in his mid 20’s and of medium build. He is clean-shaven with dark scruffy hair and dark circles under his eyes. He was wearing dark jeans and a black hooded jacket.
He was riding a silver mountain bike.
Officers are now urging anyone who can assist with their inquiries to come forward.
Sergeant Mark Wilson of Leith Police Station said: “Thankfully the child was not seriously injured but this was still a distressing and inexplicable incident.
“We are keen to speak to anyone with information that can help us with our inquiries and assist us to trace this suspect.
“Anyone with information can contact us on 101 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
