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Eric McGowan

Pensioner, 76, suffers broken hip and facial injuries in mid-morning street attack

Police are appealing for information after a 76-year-old man suffered serious injuries after being assaulted in Dreghorn.

The incident happened at 11.30am on Saturday, January 25 in Main Street, across from the library.

Constable Ross Brierley said : ‘The victim suffered facial injuries and a fractured hip as a result of the assault.

He was taken to hospital for treatment.

‘We are keen to speak to a man and woman, who had a child’s buggy with them.

The man described as in his mid 30's being around five foot, ten inches tall, of medium build with dark hair.

He was wearing a dark coloured clothing.

 The woman is described as being in her mid 30's about five foot four inches and was wearing a blue puffa jacket.

 ‘We would also like to speak with any people who may have been waiting at a nearby bus stop.’

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting 0961 of 1 February, 2020.

Alternatively if you have any information about the incident you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their Anonymous Online Form at  crimestoppers-uk.org.

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