A van driver was left with facial injuries after being attacked by a gang who blocked his vehicle.

The 28-year-old man was assaulted at the junction of Blackness Avenue and Perth Road in the west end of Dundee.

Police said he had stopped at traffic lights at around 1.30pm on Wednesday when the group of prevented him from driving on.

He got out his van and a "verbal discussion" took place, police said, before he was attacked.

The victim was taken to Ninewells Hospital where he received treatment for facial injuries.

Police said the attackers are described as being between 18 and 20 and were wearing dark clothing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the police on 101.