Tourist knocked down on George Street

A tourist was knocked down on George Street on Wednesday night. The victim, a visiting American, was struck by a dark Volvo as he crossed the road outside The Cock and Camel public house. The Volvo had been reversing around the corner to avoid the traffic cameras on George Street. A pool of blood was visible on the road and the tourist was taken to hospital but police at the scene described his injuries as minor. The driver of the vehicle was questioned but was later allowed to leave.