Appeal after 72-year-old man was seriously assaulted in Innerleithen
Officers are appealing for information following a serious assault at a playground in Innerleithen.
The incident happened around 7pm on Saturday, 8 June, at a playground at the end of Hall Street in the town.
A 72-year-old man was assaulted by youths and treated in hospital for serious facial injuries.
The youths are described as aged 13 to 16 and were wearing black hoodies.
Detective Sergeant Jamie Gilmore said: “This was an unprovoked attack that left an elderly man with serious injuries.
“Officers have been carrying out door to door and CCTV enquiries to try to identify those involved.
“The park was busy and we are asking anyone in the area at the time to come forward to help us with our enquiries.”
“If you can help then please contact us on 101, quoting incident number 3080 of Saturday, 8 June, 2024, or make a call anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”