Police Scotland are appealing for witnesses after a 41-year-old man was robbed on Saturday September 4 in Drumpark Avenue, Bonnyrigg.
The man responsible is described as white, aged between 20-30 years and of slim build with short dark-coloured hair.
He was understood to be wearing a white hooded top, grey trousers and white trainers.
The incident is believed to have occured around 4.40pm on Saturday afternoon when the victim was walking near to a shop on Drumpark Avenue.
He was approached by another man who assaulted him and made off with a small sum of money.
Officers attended the scene of the incident and the victim was taken to Forth Valley Royal Infirmary to be treated for their injuries.
Detective Sergeant Shirley Coyle said: “We have been carrying out enquiries and studying local CCTV footage to gather more information to identify the man responsible for this attack.
“Any witnesses, or anyone with information that may assist our enquiries should contact officers through 101 quoting reference 2465 of 4 September. Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.”
