Parents have been reminded of their responsibilities after a racial attack on a schoolgirl in Dundee.
Police are continuing to investigate the incident, which happened at a bus stop on Balgowan Avenue, near the Trottick roundabout, around 8.25am on Friday.
The 11-year-old girl in school uniform was standing at the bus stop when four or five boys of a similar age were walking on the opposite side of the road.
A stone was thrown which hit the girl on the shoulder and racial remarks were used until the girl boarded a bus.
In the wake of the disturbing incident, police warned parents to ensure their children behave properly.
A spokeswoman said: “In appealing for witnesses to come forward, officers are reminding parents that they have a responsibility to ensure that their children do not act in this manner that is likely to alarm or upset others.”
Education convener Stewart Hunter condemned the attack.
He said: “We certainly hope that police can find who is responsible and appropriate measures are taken. As a council we take the matter very seriously.
“It is quite appalling that a child could be going to school and be abused in that way.
“I completely condemn it and it is something that will need to be dealt with very seriously.
“Once we have identified if it is pupils at a school we will deal with that as a council, though it is also a police matter.
“I would advise anyone with information to get in touch with police.”
Mr Hunter echoed the police warning to parents.
“I would completely endorse that,” he said. “This isn’t acceptable at all.
“Parents need to be looking at their own kids and see what’s going on. I’m sure the parents (of the boys involved) would be horrified.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 or speak to any officer.