A pensioner has been and robbed after being attacked by a man on a street in Dundee.

The 83-year-old man was assaulted after being followed from a bus stop in Harcourt Street to Canning Street at around 1.30pm on Wednesday.

Police, who have appealed for witnesses, said a four-figure sum of money was stolen from the victim.

Officers said he was badly shaken by the attack but not injured.

The robber, who is believed to be around 30-years-old with a grey beard, was last seen running along a footpath at Moncur Crescent's playpark, leading to Marryat Street.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: " Anyone with any information should contact Police Scotland on 101."