A 46-year-old man was attacked in Aberdeen’s King Street.
The victim was walking along at around 5pm on Monday in the direction of Orchard Street near Pittodrie Place when the two men got out of a dark coloured vehicle, possibly a Ford Ka, and assaulted him before driving away.
He was not injured as a result.
Detective Constable Emma Forbes said: “This is an unusual and isolated incident for the area and it may have been witnessed by people who stopped to assist the victim on Orchard Street.
“The suspects are described as aged in their 20’s, between 5ft 10ins and 6ft in height. They were both medium build and were wearing dark clothing.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101.