Peebles crime: Man, 35, hospitalised with 'serious injuries' after brutal attack in Scottish Borders

Detectives are urging any witnesses to come forward.

A 35-year-old man has been left with “serious injuries” after a brutal assault in Peebles on Sunday night.

The victim was taken to hospital after being attacked by two men on Northgate, in the centre of the town, at around 8.30pm.

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Detective Constable Nicky Batten said: “The incident left the man with serious injuries, and we are keen to trace the men responsible.

“We know that there were people in the area at the time who may have witnessed the incident, and I’d ask those who did to come forward with information.

“I am also appealing to those in the local area who have dash-cam footage or private CCTV to please review this to see if it has captured anything of significance.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2728 of February 22.

Alternatively, people can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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