A person was left unconscious after being set upon by 4 unknown attackers in Mosgiel within the early hours of Thursday morning.
Police are looking for witnesses to the assault, which occurred on Severn Road, shortly after midnight.
The forty five-yr-previous sufferer informed police one member of the group had lengthy dreadlocks whereas one other was tall and of strong construct.
He was left with a number of accidents and unable to explain the automotive the lads fled in or some other particulars, police say.
Anybody who witnessed the assault or has info ought to contact Mosgiel Police on 03 489 3534 or anonymously to Crimestoppers 0800 555 111.
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