Police in Edinburgh have vowed to clamp down on reckless motorcycling after the death of a 14-year-old boy.

Brad Williamson died after his bike collided with a Toyota Aygo on Silverknowes Road, Edinburgh, on June 10.

Another boy, also 14, suffered serious injuries but was recently discharged from hospital.

An investigation is still ongoing into the crash and one line of inquiry is that the bike was stolen.

Chief inspector Jimmy Jones told STV News his team ramped up patrols to respond to the "cyclical" issue of reckless driving in the weeks leading up to the fatality.

Mr Jones, area commander for the north west area of Edinburgh, said he needed the public's help to ensure there were no other serious crashes.

Residents are being urged to come to police with any information about suspects riding stolen bikes and the locations of the vehicles, which are often hidden for later use.

He said: "I don't want any more accidents, I certainly don't want any more fatalities. We're keen to generate more community intelligence."

Mr Jones said the "seasonal" issue of a "joyriding culture" was something officers in the district have contended with for years.

"There's an acquisitive element to it, where some of the bikes are never recovered," he said.

"But for the most part, the movement of these bikes across the city is largely for recreational riding. It's that element that really piques my concern."

Although police have a pursuit policy, officers are reluctant to chase people on motorbikes because it is "difficult to intervene in a safe manner".

They have started using other tactics, such as gathering evidence by filming reckless activity on cameras designed to identify individuals from a distance and using off-road motorbikes to try to reach areas that cannot be accessed on foot or in police cars.

Thieves have been known to target hotels and bed and breakfasts around the city, stealing motorcycles from visiting bikers.

Officers have been liaising with guest houses to encourage them to be vigilant about security.

Mr Jones added: "If anybody has any information to share, I would urge them to do so."

Residents are encouraged to call Crimestoppers in confidence on 0800 555 111.