Police are hunting for the driver of a blue pick-up truck who may hold vital information about an assault.
A man was found injured on Montgarrie Road in Alford at about 5.45pm on Saturday, June 24. He was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
Two blue pick-up trucks were seen in the area at the time.
Officers have managed to trace the driver of one of the vehicles, but are keen to speak to the occupants of the second as part of their investigation.
PC Joel MacBeath said: “Our inquiries into this incident are ongoing and we are now appealing for the help of the public.
“I would ask anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have any information to contact us.
“I would also ask anyone who was in the area at the time and who may have dash cam footage or private CCTV which could assist to get in touch.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting incident 3350 of June 24, 2023.