Police have launched an appeal for information after a 40-year-old man was seriously assaulted in Aberdeen.
The man was walking on Charles Street at around 3.55pm on Sunday when he was approached by a man and a woman, who attacked him.
The pair made off in the direction of Causeway End.
The victim was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, and was released after treatment.
The suspects are described as being white and of thin build. They were wearing dark clothing with their hoods pulled up.
Detective Constable Heather Casey said: "We have been carrying out inquiries in the area and studying CCTV footage as part of this investigation and would like to appeal to anyone who was in the area of Charles Street on Sunday afternoon.
"If you witnessed this assault, anything suspicious, or have any information on the man and woman responsible, then please contact us.
"Anyone with information should contact officers through 101 quoting reference number 2594 of November 1. Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained."
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