A Polish teenager was left seriously injured after a racist gang attack in Edinburgh.
The 19-year-old was attacked from behind by a group of more than 10 youths who continued the assault even after their victim fell to the ground.
He was taken to hospital with head and face injuries, and cuts across his arms.
The violence flared after the youngster and a 20-year-old friend – also Polish – got off a bus in the Davidson Mains area of the city, where they were racially abused by the group of youths.
He challenged the group and briefly followed them, before being attacked from behind and set upon.
He received treatment at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary following the incident at 11.30pm on Saturday. He was released home shortly after.
Police said inquiries into the incident are ongoing and appealed for witnesses.
Detective Constable Gavin Howat, from nearby Corstorphine Police Station, said: “In addition to the serious assault, the victim and one of his friends were subjected to racial abuse and we will not tolerate any such offences.
"Anyone who witnessed the attack, or who can help us identify the suspects should contact police immediately.
"We would also urge anyone with any further information relevant to this investigation to also get in touch."
