POLICE investigating an assault in Polmont have issued CCTV images of a man that they believe may be able to assist with inquiries.

The incident happened at around 5.40pm on Saturday, January 27 this year, on Station Road.

A 16-year-old girl was approached by a man who made inappropriate comments to her, before she was assaulted.

Officers would like to speak to the man pictured as they believe he may be able to help with enquiries.

Detective Constable Karen Young, from Falkirk CID, said: “We are keen to trace the man pictured and would ask anyone who recognises him, and can help establish his current whereabouts, to contact police.

“Equally if the man in the images sees our appeal, I would urge him to contact officers as soon as possible.”

Those with information can contact Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 3107 of January 27, 2018, or make an anonymous report to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.