Appeal for information on zebra crossing incident

Police are looking for witnesses to a suspected near miss in Kirkwall this morning.

According to a spokesman, the incident occurred around 8.45am on the Junction Road zebra crossing, outside the Salvation Army building.

He said: “It is believed that a vehicle failed to stop at the zebra crossing while a pedestrian was crossing, causing them to take action to avoid being struck.”

Police would like to hear from any witnesses and, in particular, the pedestrian involved.

Kirkwall Police Station can be contacted on 101.