AN APPEAL has been launched following an "altercation" in a Galashiels car park.

Police say the incident, involving a man and woman, happened at around 9am in Hawthorn Road, last Friday (December 11).

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to contact us on 101 and quote incident no 0771 of December 11.

"Alternatively if you have any information about this, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their anonymous online form at crimestoppers-uk.org"