Police are hunting a bike thug who left a pedestrian with facial injuries in Edinburgh.
At around 8.45pm on Friday evening a 49-year-old man was walking on Brougham Street, between Tollcross and Panmure Place junctions, when he was approached by a man on a bike who was cycling on the pavement.
The suspect got off his bike and assaulted the pedestrian, knocking him to the ground before making off on the bike.
The victim was raced to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary to be treated for facial injuries.
He has since been released.
The suspect is described as white, around 25 to 30-years-old, and of a medium build.
At the time of the vicious attack he was wearing a light grey hooded top and jogging trousers.
He was riding a step-through bike.
Detective Sergeant Kevin Tait of Gayfield Police Station said: “Our enquiries into this assault are continuing and officers have been carrying out enquiries in the area of Brougham Street and viewing local CCTV footage gathering more information on the man responsible.
“I would urge anyone who witnessed this attack take place on Friday evening, or who has any information that will assist our investigation to contact officers through 101 quoting reference number 1660 of February 2.
"Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.”
