Police have confirmed that officers are hunting a man in relation to an assault on a woman in Elgin last night.
A woman in her 30s was attacked on Murray Street at around 9.30pm, and police are appealing for anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious in the area at that time to come forward.
Officers are eager to to trace a white male, aged in his 40s, who is described as being of a slim build with a round face, and a bald or balding head.
He is said to have been wearing a white T-shirt with a dark round pattern on the front, dark tracksuit bottoms and trainers, and was carrying a white carrier bag at the time of the assault.
Detective Inspector Norman Stevenson said: “The woman involved wasn’t injured, but she was shaken by what happened.
“Whilst we are at an early stage of the investigation, I would like to reassure the Elgin community that we are treating this as an isolated incident.
“In particular I would appeal for anyone who knows of or has seen a male matching the description provided to get in touch.”
Anyone who thinks they might have information about the incident should contact officers on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 if they would prefer to remain anonymous.