Hunt for suspect after man pushed man to ground and racially abused in Peterhead

A man has been left “extremely shaken” after being pushed to the ground and racially abused in Peterhead.

Police are hunting the suspect who assaulted the 21-year-old victim as he was walking along Arran Avenue around 10.20am on Friday, August 2.

The man was approached from behind, pushed him to the ground and racially abused by the suspect who is described as white, around 6ft tall and of large build.

He was wearing a red baseball cap, grey hooded top and spoke with a local accent.

Police are also looking to trace an elderly man who came to the aid of the victim.

The 21-year-old did not require medical assistance, police said.

Sergeant Frank McDermott said: “I am appealing to anyone who was in the area around the time of the incident to contact us with any information they may have.

“If anyone recognises the description of the suspect, please get in touch with us.

“I would also ask anyone with dash cam or doorbell recording equipment to check the footage. It could assist our investigation in locating the man responsible.”

Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting crime reference number CR/0283163/24 of August 2, 2024