A man has been charged in connection with the alleged sexual assault of an eight-year-old boy at a campsite.

Police received a report that the child had been approached in his tent at the Loch Ness Bay Campsite, near Drumnadrochit, between 12.20am and 1am on Thursday, July 31.

Officers said that a 44-year-old man has been charged in connection with the incident in the Highlands.

The man is set to appear at Inverness Sheriff Court.

Detectives attended Loch Ness Bay Camping

Detective Superintendent Calum Smith said: "We would like to thank the local community for their support during our investigation, in particular local businesses and those who came forward with information."

A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal at a later date.

Following the incident, specialist officers supported the boy and his family.