Police have released CCTV images after a teenage boy was attacked on a Scots road.
Officers launched a probe following the assault with intent to rob in the Trinity area of Edinburgh at around 7.30pm on Sunday, January 2.
A 13-year-old boy was walking with a friend on South Trinity Road when he was attacked.
As part of their ongoing investigations, officers are trying to trace the males shown in CCTV images.
Cops say those pictured "may be able to assist with the investigation".
The males in the images are described as being in their mid-to-late teens and wearing dark coloured jogging bottoms and hooded tops or tracksuits.
In particular, officers are keen to speak to one who is shown wearing a distinctive pink headband or hood. He is described as being aged 14 to 16 years old, Asian and about 5ft tall.
Officers are appealing for information.
Detective Constable William Doughty of Corstorphine CID said: “This incident left the victim understandably shaken and we are asking for the help of the public to identify those shown in the images as we believe that they may be able to assist with our enquiries.
“Anyone with information that can help our investigation, or who recognises anyone in the images, is urged to contact us or Crimestoppers as soon as possible.”
Those with information can contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2640 of January 2 2022, or report anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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