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Man charged over ‘sexual assault’ of boy at Loch Ness campsite

The incident was reported to police in July.

By contributor Lucinda Cameron, PA Scotland
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Police said a man has been charged (David Cheskin/PA)

A man has been charged in connection with the alleged sexual assault of an eight-year-old boy in his tent 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 will appear at Inverness Sheriff Court in due course.

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.