A man has suffered facial injuries in an attack by a gang of teenagers.

The 26-year-old was assaulted after an argument involving up to six teenagers aged between 14 and 16 in Cove, Aberdeen.

The man was with a woman when the attack happened on Loirston Place near Burnbutts Crescent in the early hours of Sunday morning.

He suffered facial injuries in the the assault. All of the youths were said to have been wearing dark clothing.

Costab Wallace Dickson, of the Divisional Alcohol Violence Reduction Unit, said: "I would appeal to anyone who either lives in the area or might have been passing at the time to please get in touch, particularly if you saw a group of young males.

"Any information could be extremely helpful as we piece together what happened.

"Contact police on 101 quoting incident number PS-20170604-0030 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 if you would prefer to remain anonymous."