A teenage girl has been indecently assaulted by a man next to a community centre in Inverness.

The 17-year-old was walking near the Merkinch Community Centre on Old School Place when the incident took place at around 10.50pm on Sunday.

Officers investigating the incident are now keen to trace a man in his late teens who was seen in the area around the time of the assault.

The man, who police believe will be able to help with their enquires, was wearing dark plimsoll shoes, slim fit navy 'Mackenzie' jogging bottoms.

Detective inspector Eddie Ross, said: "While the woman has not been injured, this is a particularly concerning incident, and anyone with information is asked to contact Inverness CID on 101."