A 90-year-old man needed hospital treatment after a violent attack in his own home.

The elderly resident was assaulted after coming across a robber in his house near the Pleasance in Edinburgh.

The incident took place on Oakfield Place between 10.30pm and 11pm on Wednesday.

The suspect fled the scene on foot, while the pensioner was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary with a minor facial injury.

Police described the robber as a white man between 30 and 40. He was believed to have been wearing a hooded top.

Detective inspector Graham Grant said: "This was an upsetting and violent attack on a vulnerable member on our community.

"We are conducting a number of enquiries in an effort to trace the trace the man responsible and we are appealing to the public for information.

"We would ask anyone who was in the Pleasance area of Edinburgh on the night of Wednesday, October 26, and saw anything suspicious to get in touch with us as soon as possible."

Anyone with information can contact police on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.