A 37-year-old man sustained facial injuries after being assaulted in Inverness in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Police are appealing for information about the incident which took place between 12.20am and 1.25am while the victim was walking in the Merkinch or Kinmylies area of the city.
The man required treatment at Raigmore Hospital.
Constable Colin MacLean said: “We are appealing to anybody who was in the area at the time to pass on any information which could help identify who was responsible for the man suffering these injuries.
“The victim had walked from the city centre in the direction of Merkinch and Kinmylies. He was wearing a blue polo shirt and blue jeans at the time.
“I would ask anybody who believes they have seen him or has any information they feel could be helpful to pass this on.
“You can contact police in Inverness on 101, quoting reference NN5574/18, or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
Man sustains facial injuries after assault in Inverness