Police hunt rider of stolen bike who mowed down pensioner in Hogmanay hit and run

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Police have urged a motorbike rider who mowed down a pensioner in a hit and run to 'do the right thing and come forward'. A 69-year-old woman was walking across the road on New Year's Eve when she was struck by a grey Yamaha MT-07 motorbike that fled the scene.

The incident happened around 8pm on Sunday, December 31, on Mosspark Drive in Glasgow between the junctions with Arbroath Avenue and Tealing Avenue.

The victim sustained a number of serious injuries and was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital where her condition is described as serious but stable.The motorbike, which was stolen, was travelling north towards Paisley Road West when hit the woman and made off in the direction of Tealing Avenue.Now officers are appealing to the public to trace the rider.

A week after the incident, around 8pm on Saturday, January 6, officers from Police Scotland’s motorcycle unit and from Greater Glasgow’s divisional violence reduction unit carried out road checks at the scene of the crash.Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.