Appeal after cyclist seriously injured in dirt bike incident near Blantyre

Officers in Lanarkshire are appealing for information to identify two motorcyclists after a cyclist was seriously injured after being knocked off his bicycle near Blantyre.

The incident happened on the public path next to the A725 from the Raith Interchange heading towards Blantyre around 1.15pm on Sunday, 10 April.

One of the two motorcyclists, who were riding dirt bikes, struck the cyclist, causing him to fall from his bicycle. The 54 year-old man was taken by ambulance to University Hospital Hairmyres for treatment to serious injuries.

The motorcyclist responsible did not stop and continued in the direction of Blantyre.

The other rider stopped and asked the cyclist if he was ok but did not stay at the scene and made towards Bothwell.

The person responsible was wearing colourful motocross clothing and a helmet. The dirt bike was florescent green and white

The second rider was driving a yellow and white dirt bike. He is described as white, in his early 20s, short blond spikey hair, slim build, clean shave and, also wearing colourful motocross clothing and spoke with a local accent.

Constable Sarah McDowall said: “We are appealing to anyone who may be able to identify these two riders to come forward.

“We would also be keen to speak to any passing motorists who may have dashcam footage from the area.

“Anyone with information can call 101, quoting incident 1691 of 10 April.”