A Dundee taxi driver was left with a broken back after being assaulted in Stobswell on Saturday night.
Police said the assault occurred at the junction of Park Avenue and Morgan Street shortly before 9pm.
The driver was attacked by two men and left with what police described as “serious back injuries”.
It is understood the man worked for Tele Taxis and had his back broken in the attack , which occurred after he became embroiled in an argument after someone had kicked his taxi.
He got out the vehicle to confront the attacker and was then set upon by the two men.
A spokesman for Police Scotland’s Tayside Division said: “Police Scotland can confirm that it is investigating a serious assault which happened at the junction of Park Avenue and Morgan Street, Dundee, shortly before 9pm on Saturday.
“A taxi driver was assaulted by two persons and suffered serious back injuries as a result.
“We would like to trace two males, both about 5ft 10 and in their late teens or early 20s, one wearing a grey tracksuit, and the other wearing a purple top with white writing on it.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 or speak to any officer.
