POLICE are appealing for witnesses after an elderly man was hit by a car in Tranent.

The man was hit by a black car, possibly a saloon, outside the town's Keepers Arms on Bridge Street on Tuesday, September 4 at about 10.25am.

The car, travelling from High Street, turned right at the nearby mini-roundabout, and struck the man, who suffered minor injuries.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident number 0946 of September 4.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.