More than 400 people have been interviewed by police over a sexual assault in Moray.

The attack, which involved a woman in her 20s, happened on Murray Street in New Elgin on July 27.

Police are searching for an unidentified man who was seen in the area that night.

Detective inspector Colin Morrans said: "There has been an extensive amount of work carried out in relation to the inquiry by a team of specialist officers dedicated to the case.

"More than 400 people have been interviewed as part of house-to-house and other enquiries and this work has enabled us to better understand the circumstances and help us ensure every line of enquiry has been explored.

"In addition, several members of the public have come forward to provide information and I would like to take this opportunity once again to thank them for their help.

"While the male involved in this case has not yet been identified, we remain hopeful this person will be traced and a positive conclusion will be reached. I am appealing to the community to help us establish who he is."

The man is believed to be between his late 20s and early 40s, with a slim build, round face and a bald or balding head which may have been shaved.

At the time of the attack, he was wearing a white T-shirt with a round pattern on the front, dark tracksuit bottoms and trainers, and had a white carrier bag.

Anyone with information about the attack or who may know the man has been asked to contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.