POLICE are hunting a hit and run driver who ran into the back of a woman's car at a roundabout before driving off.

The 25-year-old woman was said to have been left distressed and with minor injuries following the collision at the roundabout on Newcraighall Road, near Newhailes Industrial Estate, Musselburgh, on Saturday night.

The Fiat 500 she was driving was struck from behind by a silver Hyundai some time between 9.35pm and 10pm.

Constable Craig Davidson from Musselburgh Police Station said: "This collision left the female driver very distressed and with some damage to the rear of her vehicle.

"We're appealing for anyone who was on the road at the time and witnessed what happened to get in touch and assist with our inquiries.

“In addition, we would also urge the Hyundai driver, or anyone who knows the owners of this vehicle, which will have sustained recent damage to its front, to contact police immediately.”

Those with information about this incident is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101 or make an anonymous report through the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.