CCTV footage has been released by officers searching for a man who raped a woman in Aberdeen city centre.

The victim was attacked in Union Terrace Gardens in the early hours of Thursday, January 28.

Police have appealed to the person seen in the footage to contact them to help with their enquiries.

Detective inspector Sheila McDerment said: "We have a number of lines of inquiry which we are following up.

"We are releasing this CCTV in the hope that someone may recognise the person or themselves and get in touch.

"We would still like to encourage anyone who was in the area of Union Terrace Gardens between 3am and 4am on Thursday, January 28 who may have seen something of concern to contact us.

"It may be that someone out there has information which could help identify the person responsible.

"We would encourage anyone with information to contact the enquiry team via Police Scotland on 101 or to report it anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555111."