A 17-year-old in East Lothian has been arrested for supplying psychoactive substances after young teen hit by car

Police in East Lothian have charged a 17-year-old male in connection with an incident of dangerous driving and supply of a psychoactive substance.

This arrest came after a 16-year-old female was hit by a car in the Inveresk Industrial Park in Musselburgh around 6.40pm on the evening of Wednesday, July 1.

She suffered serious injuries and was treated at the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.

A number of nitrous oxide canisters were found within the car that hit her.

Chief Inspector Neil Mitchell, Area Commander said: “Nitrous Oxide, also known as laughing gas, is a psychoactive substance, which is illegal to supply or sell on.

“Users can also suffer various health implications including dizziness caused by lack of oxygen to the brain.

“Any intelligence received by East Lothian police in relation to the supply of this substance will be robustly investigated by local officers.

"Any member of the public with information should contact police on 101 or, alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

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