Witness appeal after man 'carries out indecent act' in Banff

Police are appealing for witnesses after claims that a man carried out an indecent act in a car in Banff.

Officers received a report from a woman about the incident at Scotstown at around 3pm on Tuesday May 11.

Following enquiries, a 50-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with the incident. He appeared before Aberdeen Sheriff Court yesterday.

Sergeant Graeme Cupples from Banff Police Station said: “We are keen to trace a female dog walker who we understand came to the assistance of the woman following the incident.

“It is important we speak with her as part of our enquiries and I would urge her to please get in touch.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland through 101, quoting incident 2381 of Tuesday, 11 May. Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”