Police hunting man and woman after daylight sex attack and robbery in Nairn

18 February 2025, 13:19 | Updated: 18 February 2025, 14:56

Detectives are on the hunt for a man and a woman following a daylight sex attack and robbery in the Scottish Highlands.

A 39-year-old woman was accosted by the couple on a riverside footpath between Church Road and Jubilee Bridge in Nairn at about 2.30pm on Monday.

Police Scotland said the victim was sexually assaulted by the man and the woman stole her purse.

Detective Inspector 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.

"A dedicated team of detectives, with support from the local policing team, are carrying out extensive enquiries, including reviewing CCTV and carrying out door-to-door enquiries.

"Officers will remain in the area while we carry out our investigations."

The man is believed to be in his late 20s to early 30s, 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 around the same age, about 5ft 4in tall, with dark shoulder-length hair.

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

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DI Bilton urged all those with relevant private CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage to come forward.

Chief Inspector Donna Allan, local area commander, thanked all those who had already spoken to officers.

She added: "I am confident that key information in this investigation lies within the local community and I know residents will want to help.

"If you have any information or knowledge about this incident, please talk to officers and pass it on."

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