DETECTIVES are appealing for witnesses to a serious assault which took place in Baker Street in Hawick at the weekend.

Just before 4am on Sunday 3 November 2019 a 21-year-old man was assaulted by two men as he made his way home.

Detective Constable Sandy Blacklock at Galashiels CID said: "This attack on the victim has left him with serious facial injuries and I am appealing to anyone who may have been in the area of Baker Street in Hawick to get in touch if they saw this altercation.

"We are reviewing CCTV in the area and at this stage we are following a positive line of enquiry. Anyone who may have witnessed this incident is asked to call us at Galashiels CID on the 101 number, and quote the reference 1819 3/11.

"Anyone who wishes to pass any information on and remain anonymous is asked to call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."