A child was left making their own way to hospital after being assaulted by a man 'for no apparent reason' on a busy street.

The 13-year-old was walking along Great Western Road on Saturday when a man approached him and began attacking him. 

The incident happened at around 2pm near World of Golf.

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At one stage, a car stopped near the boy and two people got out to help him.

Cops are urging the two people to make contact as soon as possible in order for them to help their investigation into this incident. 

Constable Adam Cairns said: “This boy was walking along the street when a man has assaulted him for no apparent reason.

"It’s important we establish exactly what has happened and why.

"I would ask anyone in the area who may have witnessed the incident to contact us.

"I would also request anyone with recording devices, such as dash cams, to check the footage as it could hold images which could provide us with additional information.”

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Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 1824 of January 28, 2023.

Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where you can give your information anonymously.