Man seriously assaulted and robbed in Scots town as police launch appeal
A man was taken to hospital after being seriously assaulted and robbed in the early morning in a Scots town.
The man was walking in Dumfries when he was approached by another man on Sunday.
The man – who was described as being around 40-years-old – seriously assaulted the 33-year-old victim and stole his personal possessions.
The victim was taken to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary for treatment.
The incident happened between 5am and 6.30am on Sunday on Glasgow Road near Cuckoo Bridge.
A police investigation is underway and anyone who was in the area or who has video footage is asked to come forward.
Detective Constable Grant Middlemiss said: 'Enquires are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.
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'If you were within the area of Glasgow Road, Dumfries between 5am and 6.30am on Sunday morning and have any information or dash-cam footage or which may assist us in our investigation, please contact police.'
Anyone who can help should call 101 and quote incident number 1490 of August 10.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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