Pensioner brutally attacked in Scots nature reserve as detectives hunt thug

Scottish Sun

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A description was issued of the attacker
A PENSIONER was brutally attacked by a thug in a Scottish nature reserve.
The horror assault unfolded in the Merkinch Nature Reserve in Inverness on Wednesday afternoon.
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The pensioner was attacked at the Merkinch Nature Reserve in Inverness
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A 72-year-old man was within a wooded area of footpath when the attack occurred.
He was walking on the path which leads from the junction of Carnarc Crescent and Kessock Avenue to the nearby railway crossing inside the reserve.
After the attack the OAP made his way to the city's Raigmore Hospital.
He has since been discharged.
Detectives are now hunting the brute who attacked the old man.
The attacker is described as being white, around 35-40 years-old, around 5ft 8 in height and of stocky build, with short brown hair.
He was wearing dark clothing, spoke with a local accent and was with a medium-sized dog.
Cops probing the attack have appealed for information to help track down the suspect.
They are keen to speak with anyone who may have been in the nature reserve at the time of the attack.
CID officers also asked anyone who may have seen a man matching the description in the area.
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Detective Constable Gary Hines, said: 'The injured man managed to make his way to Raigmore Hospital for treatment. He has since been discharged.
"We are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or observed a man matching this description in the area at the time, to contact us.
'Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting incident 2790 of 2 July, 2025.
"Or alternatively call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where you can remain anonymous.'