Police / Police investigate Lerwick assault
POLICE are appealing for any witnesses who may have seen an assault in Lerwick on Sunday (29 March).
The incident is said to have happened around 6.50pm on St Olaf Street.
Officers said two males dressed in dark clothing who were involved in the altercation ran from the area towards Harbour Street.
Anyone who saw people matching the description in the area around this time are asked to contact police.
They can be contacted on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or online.
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