Detectives investigating the sexual assault of an eight-year-old boy at a campsite near Loch Ness say they are doing everything possible to identify the man responsible and are once again urging the public to come forward.
The assault took place in the early hours of Thursday 31 July, between 12.20am and 1am, at the Loch Ness Bay Campsite in Drumnadrochit.
A man entered a tent where the boy was sleeping and sexually assaulted him before leaving the area.
The child’s family were in a neighbouring tent at the time.
Police have described the suspect as a white man, aged between 35 and 50 years old, around 5ft 10ins tall and bald.
A week on, officers say a large-scale investigation remains fully active, with more than 1,500 hours of CCTV footage already seized and close to 100 properties visited during door-to-door enquiries.
A dedicated team is also working to trace visitors who were staying at the site at the time, with support from specialist units across Scotland.
Detective Superintendent Calum Smith said the investigation was receiving significant resources and that officers remain absolutely committed to identifying the individual responsible.
“We have significant resources dedicated to this investigation and are fully committed to finding the individual responsible,” he said.
“Please be assured there is a lot of work going on behind the scenes and officers have seized more than 1,500 hours of public and private CCTV footage.”
“As part of our investigation, we have specialist resources from across the country assisting local officers.”
While police say there has been a strong response from the public, they are once again asking for anyone with information, no matter how minor it may seem to get in touch.
“We have had a good response from the public so far, but I would again urge anyone with information to please come forward,” said DS Smith.
“Please think back, were you in the area at the time?
“Did you notice anyone matching the suspect’s description?”
“Even if it doesn’t seem significant, please pass any information on.
“It could prove crucial to our investigation.”
Specialist officers are continuing to support the boy and his family.
Superintendent Judy Hill thanked those who have already helped and acknowledged the impact this crime has had on the wider community.
“I would like to thank everyone for their help so far, including local businesses,” she said.
“We understand this incident will be very upsetting and worrying for the people living in this community.”
“I would encourage anyone with any concerns, or any information, to approach local officers or call 101.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0167 of 31 July, 2025.
Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
