A teenage girl has been attacked by a man during a bus trip in the Highlands.

The assault happened shortly before midnight on Wednesday aboard a Stagecoach bus.

Police are seeking a man who alerted the driver to the attack on the 28A between Inverness and Kirkhill.

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "We are keen to speak with another male passenger who was on the bus at the time and who intervened and informed the driver of his concerns.

"This gentleman or anyone else with information are requested to contact the police on 101 or alternatively Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."