Woman sexually assaulted in Inverness just days after Christmas

Officers are appealing for any witnesses, including a collie dog owner, to get in contact with them.

Police in Inverness are appealing for information in relation to a sexual assault of a woman, following an incident which occurred in the Milton Pitches area of the city off Old Edinburgh Road.

The incident happened between 5.30pm and 6pm on Wednesday, December 27 in the park close to the junction between Old Edinburgh Road and Milton Crescent.

Officers are seeking to speak to a man in connection with the incident, described as being between 5ft 3in and 5ft 6in in height with ginger hair and a possible moustache.

He was wearing a dark leather style jacket, slim-fit blue jeans and dark boots. He was last seen heading down Old Edinburgh Road in the direction of the junction with Balloan Road.

Officers are appealing to any dog walkers who use the park, local residents and any passing motorists, particularly with dash-cams, who may have information which could prove helpful.

Detective Inspector Donnie MacDonald said: "Our enquiries are at an early stage and I am seeking to establish the full circumstances around this incident.

"I would urge anybody, whether a pedestrian or a motorist, who was in the area on Wednesday evening to come forward and pass any information they may have to us.

I am particularly interested in a male who was walking a Collie dog in the park at the time of the incident"

"Officers will be in the area carrying out further enquiries and I'm grateful for the support and patience of the local community while this work is carried out.

"Anyone with information which may be useful should contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference NN32830/17.

"Alternatively information can be passed anonymously via the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.