A Teenager has been charged following an early morning collision in Midlothian.

The collision happened just after 4am on Wednesday morning on Salters Road, Dalkeith involving a motorbike and a police vehicle.

It’s alleged the motorbike was stolen.

The two teenagers on the bike were taken to hospital and one has since been released.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said “Police in Midlothian are continuing to investigate a road traffic collision on Salters Road in Dalkeith.

“The incident happened at around 4.20am on Wednesday 13 June when a motorcycle was involved in a collision with a police vehicle.

“Two 16-year-old youths were taken to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary by the Scottish Ambulance Service.

“One sustained minor injuries and the other sustained serious, but non life-threatening, injuries.

“A 16-year-old male since has been charged in connection with this and a report will be submitted.

“Inquiries are ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 0380 of 13 June.”