Police cordoned off a park following reports a woman was assaulted in Aberdeen city centre.

Officers were called to the scene shortly before 7am at Union Terrace Gardens after an alleged incident happened during the early hours of Saturday.

A large area of the popular park was taped off by officers.

A police spokeswoman has now confirmed no crime has been committed.

She said: "Following reports of an apparent assault in the Union Terrace Gardens area of Aberdeen during the early hours of this morning, police can confirm that enquiries have established that no crime has been committed.

"Officers would like to take this opportunity in thanking the public for their help and support with this matter."