57-year-old man punched and kicked during New Year's Day robbery

The attacker is described as being white, slim, around 5ft 9ins tall and in his early 20s. Credit: PA

Police are trying to find a taxi driver who may have witnessed an attack where a 57-year-old man was kicked to the ground and punched.

The victim was reportedly walking along Lemington Road Ends, Lemington at around 6:30am on New Year's Day, when he was approached by a man who demanded he hand over money.

The offender then attacked the man punching and kicking him to the ground before leaving empty handed.

During the assault a taxi is believed to have driven past and the driver may have witnessed the attack, police have said.

  • Anyone with any information that could help with enquiries is being asked to call 101 quoting reference number 631 01/01/16.