Woman sexually assaulted and robbed in Nairn

A man and a woman have been sought by police after a woman was sexually assaulted and robbed in a Highland seaside town.

The 39-year-old victim was attacked on Nairn's Riverside path between Church Road and Jubilee at about 14:30 on Monday.

Detectives said she was sexually assaulted by the man and the woman stole her purse.

Police Scotland said officers were carrying out door-to-door inquiries and looking through CCTV images.

The man was described as being in his late 20s to early 30s, was about 5ft 10in tall with dark hair and shaved sideburns.

He was wearing a dark hooded jacket, black gloves and a baseball cap.

The woman was described as being in her late 20s to early 30s, about 5ft 4in tall with long dark shoulder length hair.

She was wearing a black jacket and had a nose stud.

Det Insp Andy Bilton said: "This was a very distressing incident for the woman and she is being supported by specialist officers.

"We understand this will cause concern for the local community, but please be assured we are doing everything we can to identify the man and woman responsible."

Ch Insp Donna Allan, local area commander, said the incident had a significant impact on the town and surrounding area.

She added: "This incident will be worrying for the people living here and would ask anyone with any concerns to speak to us."