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April 24, 2025

If you have walked the streets of Edinburgh recently, you have probably seen the gangs of balaclava clad masked delinquents on monster e-bikes terrorising innocent bystanders and wreaking havoc as they speed around the Capital.

I've experienced this first-hand, being buzzed by these riders while walking my dog Alfie along the Water of Leith.

It's frankly unacceptable that these maniacs are able to fly about on electric scooters and souped up e-bikes that can often reach 50mph. They are a serious risk to public safety, never mind their own.

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