POLICE are hunting thugs who attacked three pensioners in an unprovoked attack near a bowling club.

A 68-year-old man was punched in the face by a young woman while an 85-year-old man and 65-year-old David Bewsey were pushed to the ground during the “despicable” incident.

It is believed the attacks came after the 85-year-old man challenged the group about riding their bikes on the pavement near to Colinton Bowling Club, in Edinburgh.

Now police have released descriptions of three of the people who they believe can help with their inquiries.

The first male is described as white, approximately 5ft 6in to 5ft 7in tall, 20 to 21 years old, athletic build, dark hair with short back and sides, slightly longer on top. He had dark stubble and was wearing olive green top and slightly darker trousers.

The second male is described as white, 20 to 21 years old, athletic build with fair hair and clean-shaven. He was wearing outdoor clothes, namely light trousers and a blue top and had a backpack on.

The female is described as white, late teens to early 20s, athletic build and 5ft 4in tall. She had long blonde hair worn loose. At the time of the incident, she was wearing blue patterned lycra leggings with a light coloured top.

All three were seen riding bikes heading south along Redford Road.

Chief Inspector Helen Harrison of Wester Hailes police station said: “This was a despicable attack carried out for absolutely no reason whatsoever and I can reassure the victims as well as the wider public that are doing everything in our power to trace and arrest these individuals.”