A Deliveroo delivery driver has been assaulted and robbed in an unprovoked attack by a teenage gang in Edinburgh.

The gang pushed the 22-year-old from his bike before stealing takeaway food from his back pack and assaulting him.

The man suffered a head injury during the assault that left him requiring hospital treatment.

The incident took place on Middle Meadow Walk in the Meadows area of the capital at around 9.30pm on Friday.

Officers have released a description of two suspects they are looking to trace and are now appealing for witnesses and asking anyone who can help with their investigations to come forward.

The first suspect is described as a white male, aged 14 to 15-years-old with a slim build.

At the time of the attack he was wearing a green-coloured jacket with the hood up and a scarf over his mouth.

The second suspect is described as a white male, aged 14 to 15-years-old with a medium build and short dark-coloured hair.

At the time of the attack he was wearing a black jacket.

Detective Inspector Kevin Harkins of Gayfield CID said: "This was an unprovoked and senseless attack which has left the victim understandably very shaken.

"The victim was approached by a group of youths and the area was busy with pedestrians and passing traffic. I would ask anyone who witnessed what happened to contact us as soon as possible.

"Similarly, anyone who can help us identify those responsible, or has any other information relevant to our investigations, is ask to come forward and contact officers."

Anyone with information regarding this assault can contact Police Scotland via 101.