An elderly man was taken to hospital with “serious” injuries following an attack in Dundee.
Officers were alerted to the incident that happened at Camperdown Park around 2.30pm on Sunday.
Police said a man and woman were walking in the park, when the man, aged 70, was assaulted by another man walking a white Samoyed dog.
The 70-year-old was taken to Ninewells Hospital with “serious, but not life-threatening” injuries.
Police said that there appears to have been “no motive” for the attack and urged anyone with information to come forward.
The suspect is described as a white man, aged 30-40, with short brown hair and stubble.
Police said the man was wearing a red puffer jacket, dark bottoms and white Nike Air Max shoes, with red and black flashes.
Detective constable David Feeney, from Dundee CID, said: “There appears to have been no motive for this attack, which has left a man with a serious injury.
“I am asking for any members of the public who were in the park around the time of the incident, or who recognises the description of the suspect, to please come forward.
“Anyone with information can call police on 101, quoting incident 1739 of March 3. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, if you wish to remain anonymous.”
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