Police make renewed appeal over indecent assault of teenager in Merkinch area of Inverness
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POLICE have renewed an appeal for information following an indecent assault which occurred near to the Merkinch Community Centre in Inverness on Sunday, March 10.
Officers are still trying to trace a man who was seen in the area at the time of the assault – at about 10.50pm.
As part of their enquiries they have released an image of a pair of jogging trousers similar to those the man is described as wearing.
The man concerned is described as being in his late teens, of slim build and about 5ft 5in to 5ft 7in tall.
He was also wearing dark plimsoll style shoes.
The incident involved an assault on a young woman in her teens.
Detective Constable Gary Hines said: "We would like to thank the public for their assistance so far and we would urge anyone with any information that could assist with this enquiry to contact police as soon as possible.
"We have released the image of this pair of trousers in the hope they may be recognisable to anyone who was in the area around that time.
"If you can assist could you please contact Inverness CID on 101 using reference number NN1662/19 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 to remain anonymous."
