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Man, 72, seriously hurt in playground attack

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The man suffered serious facial injuries in the attack

A 72-year-old man suffered serious facial injuries in an "unprovoked attack" in a playground in the Scottish Borders.

Police said he was assaulted by a group of youths - aged between 13 and 16 - wearing black hoodies.

The incident happened at about 19:00 on Saturday in a playground at the end of Hall Street in Innerleithen.

Police have been carrying out door-to-door inquiries and examining CCTV footage to try to identify those involved.

Det Sgt Jamie Gilmore said: "The park was busy and we are asking anyone in the area at the time to come forward to help us with our inquiries."