A dog walker has been struck on the head by a man congregating in woods near Ninewells Hospital.
The incident, described as a “completely unprovoked assault”, occurred on Thursday afternoon just before one o’clock.
Following the random assault, the attacker fled, heading towards Clayhills Drive and Perth Road.
A Police Scotland spokesperson confirmed: “He is described as possibly in his mid 20s, 5ft 9 in height and slim to medium build, wearing a grey hooded top with the hood up and dark jogging bottoms.
“It is thought that he had been hanging around the area for some time prior to the incident.
“If you have any information which could assist with our enquiries, please call 101 or speak to any police officer. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously through CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111. Our reference is incident 1269 of 21st Sept.”
