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News / Dangerous driving reported

POLICE in Shetland want to speak to anyone who may have witnessed dangerous driving at around teatime on Saturday.

Officers said a green saloon car was seen travelling south at speed on the main A970 road between the Lang Kames and the Brig o Fitch and carrying out dangerous overtaking manouevres. 

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is asked to contact police in Lerwick by dialling 101.

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