A man has been found seriously injured on a street in Inverness.

The 28-year-old was discovered with significant injuries on Fraser Street on Sunday morning.

Police have launched an appeal following the incident but officers have said it appears the man had suffered a fall and been injured as a result.

The road is currently closed and members of the public are asked to avoid the area and seek an alternative route.

A spokesperson said: "Any person who was in the area at the time especially near to the licensed premises known as Hootenanny's between 1:30am and 1:50am on Sunday, December 9, is asked to contact Police Scotland."