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Father Spots Suspect After Boy, 8, Sexually Assaulted at Loch Ness Campsite

Police Scotland is urging anyone with information to quote incident 0167 when calling 101 to help track down the suspect.

The assault occurred at the Loch Ness Bay campsite, near Drumnadrochit
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Overview

  • An eight-year-old boy was assaulted in his tent at Loch Ness Bay Campsite between 12.20am and 1am on July 31.
  • The victim’s father saw a bald white man about 5ft 10in tall walking away from the tent and briefly confronted him before he fled.
  • Police Scotland has deployed a significant presence at the site and is reviewing all available CCTV and dashcam footage as enquiries continue.
  • Specialist officers are providing ongoing trauma support to the boy and his family following the attack.
  • Authorities are asking witnesses to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 0167 or to report information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.