President Bush has collided with a local police officer during a bike ride at the G8 summit at Gleneagles in Scotland.

The American leader suffered scrapes on his hands and arms while the officer was taken to a local hospital.

White House spokesman Scott McClellan said it had been raining lightly when Mr Bush slid off the road.

He had been going at a "pretty good speed", Mr McClellan said.

Mr Bush suffered scrapes and was bandaged by the White House physician. His bicycle was damaged and he had to return from the ride in a van.

The officer was taken to a local hospital as a precaution.

Mr McClellan said the extent of the officer's injuries was not known but he may have an ankle injury.

The officer, who was on a security detail, is a member of the Strathclyde police department.

Mr Bush reportedly plans to call him later to see how he is doing.

The fall did not affect the president's schedule and he joined other world leaders at a dinner hosted by the Queen.