A man is being sought by police after two boys were assaulted in Inverness.

The 12-year-olds were not seriously injured in the incident, which happened in the Culduthel Avenue area at about 7.30pm on Friday.

Police said they want to speak to a man seen in the Culduthel Mains Court area over the incident.

He is described as being white with a tanned complexion, in his late 30s to early 40s, 6ft, of slim build with broad shoulders and a foreign accent.

He had short dark hair and light stubble, and was wearing a black woolly jumper, dark trousers and dark trainers.

Anyone with information is being asked to contact officers on 101, quoting reference NN3883/18.