Police are searching for two dog walkers after an early morning assault in Arbroath.
The man was near the Eastern Cemetery, Brechin Road around 6.15am on Saturday when he was attacked.
The two men responsible are believed to have been walking dogs at the time.
The first male is described as white, about 6ft tall with short brown hair, stocky build and spoke with a local accent.
He was seen wearing a black t-shirt with writing on it – possibly a heavy metal rock band name – and grey joggers.
The second male is described as white, over 6ft with short brown hair, pale complexion, thin build and wearing a light blue tracksuit top and bottoms.
A spokesperson for Police Scotland: “Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting crime reference CR/295295/24.”
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