Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted in the Leith area of the city.

The incident happened around 5.50pm on Sunday, 3 November, 2019 at Leith Links near to Links Athletic FC changing rooms.

It was reported a Volvo V40 car drove towards a group of men standing in the Links. A 21-year-old man who had been in the car was then assaulted by one of the men within the group.

He was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary with minor injuries. The car has been recovered and is being examined.

One of the suspects is described as white and stocky. He was wearing a dark top, shorts and white trainers.

The other suspect is described as black, short and dressed all in black.

Detective Inspector Jon Pleasance, of Gayfield CID, said: “We’re trying to establish the full circumstances surrounding this incident so if anyone has any information relating to this or witnessed the incident, please contact us.”

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting incident number 3175 of 3 November 2019 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.