A woman was left with a head injury following an altercation with a young man in Ottos New Town shortly after midnight on Monday.

Police said the incident occurred around 12:21 a.m. on June 8 and was later reported to investigators.

Officers subsequently visited the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre, where they observed the woman receiving treatment in the waiting area. She was reportedly suffering from a bleeding injury to her head.

According to information provided to police, the woman said she became involved in a physical confrontation with the young man and struck him twice with an aluminium stick. She alleged that he retaliated by striking her in the head with a small stone.

The injured woman was issued with a Police Medical Form to obtain medical treatment and document the extent of her injuries.

Police later carried out a search for the alleged offender in the surrounding area, but he was not found.

Investigations into the incident are continuing.