It happened between 9.30pm and 11.20pm on Sunday, 31 December, 2023 in the High Street or John Law Court areas.

A 36-year-old man was taken to hospital and released following treatment.

Detective Constable Bob Roger, Perth CID, said: “I’d appeal to anyone with information on what happened to come forward.

“If you were in the area around the time and witnessed the assault, you may have vital information which could assist our enquiries.

“Perhaps you have private CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage which has captured something that could help. Please review footage and bring anything of significance to our attention.”

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting reference 3702 of 31 December. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.