Police are hunting a thug who jumped out of a car and attacked a woman on a busy Midlothian road.
The 28-year-old woman was assaulted on the A7 in Newtongrance, close to the entrance to the National Mining Museum.
The incident happened in broad daylight, around midday, on Wednesday, March 24.
Officers say the suspect exited a silver vehicle which stopped on the southbound carriageway – heading away from Edinburgh.
Anyone who witnessed the incident is urged to contact police.
In a statement Midlothian Police added: "We are appealing for any motorists that may have dashcam footage or anyone who may have witnessed the incident to get in touch.
"Anyone with any information should contact PC John Fortune on 101, quoting incident 1296 of March 24, 2021. Alternatively anyone wishing to report their information anonymously can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
