26/11/2014

Investigation Launches Into Indecent Assault Of 12-Year-Old

Police Scotland have launched an investigation into an alleged indecent assault on a 12-year-old girl in Aberdeen.

Police said the alleged assault took place in the Park Place/Princes Street area at about 08:45 on Tuesday morning.

The 12-year-old victim is believed to have been uninjured but "extremely distressed".

Police are searching for a man aged 30 to 40, of Indian appearance with short black hair.

He was wearing navy blue jeans, a red hooded top and a black jacket.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police.

Nearby schools have been alerted.

(MH/CD)

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