Shocked witnesses saw a man repeatedly punch a woman in the face in Dundee city centre.
The incident occurred near to the Old Mill Complex on Brown Street around 6.50pm on Sunday.
A man was seen to punch a woman in the face numerous times during the course of what appeared to be an argument.
The incident was reported to police by a concerned independent witness.
A Police Scotland spokesman said: “We have not yet been contacted by the victim, and would like to trace her to ensure her well-being, and to deal with the assault she was subjected to.”
The victim is described as white and in her 30s. She has brown hair and was wearing a pale or light gold-coloured dress at the time of the incident.
Her attacker is described as a white male aged between 30 and 35. He was wearing a white shirt and grey trousers.
Police said their clothing suggested they had both attended a function earlier in the day.
Following the incident they headed off towards West Marketgait.
Anyone with any information should call Police Scotland on 101.
Alternatively they can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
