The Force was not so strong with a 'Jedi' who broke his ankle after an assault by a fellow Halloween party-goer dressed as Jesus.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident, which happened at 3am on Wednesday following a party at Dundee University's Student Association building in Small's Wynd.

The man dressed as Jesus is understood to have punched the Star Wars cosplayer in the face, causing him to fall to the ground and break his ankle.

The victim was left needing hospital treatment.

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A police spokesman said: "Officers would like to trace a man described as in his mid 20s, about 5ft 10 and medium build, with long brown hair, a beard, and wearing long robes as a fancy dress costume."

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, quoting reference CR/28667/17.