Boy (12) victim of assault in Thurso

POLICE in Thurso are appealing for witnesses following a report of a 12-year-old boy having been assaulted in the Ormlie Hill area on Tuesday at around 3.45pm.

The suspect is described as being a young male, about five feet tall, medium build with short dark hair. He was wearing a black, hooded top, dark track-suit trousers and blue Adidas trainers with white stripes.

Any person with information about the incident is asked to contact Thurso Police Station on 01847 893222. Information can also be left anonymously by using Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.