'Dangerous' damage causes Edinburgh driver to have car taken off the roads by police

An Edinburgh driver had his car banned from the road after police pulled him over due to damage to his front wing.

Police Scotland said the car, which was spotted on Great Junction Street this morning, posed a "potential danger" to other road users.

Road Policing Scotland said on Twitter: "Edinburgh Roads Policing stopped this vehicle last night on Great Junction Street in Edinburgh due to its dangerous front wing which was displaying sharp edges and posing a potential danger to other road users.

"Driver issued with a fixed penalty ticket and also a vehicle prohibition notice."