An off-duty police officer was assaulted by three men after they recognised him as an officer out of uniform.
The Pc, who has not been named, was assaulted in Cornmarket Street at 11.30pm on Friday. He suffered a black eye and needed stitches to his face.
Three people were later arrested. A 22-year-old and a 19-year-old have been bailed until December 23. A 27-year-old was cautioned for a public order offence.
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