Police are hunting an attacker after a woman was sexually assaulted in Perth.

The woman was attacked in New Row at around 1am on Thursday.

Although the investigation is at an early stage, police are "following a positive line of enquiry".

A force spokesman said: "Police Scotland is carrying out enquiries following a report of a sexual assault on a woman at New Row in Perth about 1am today.

"The investigation is at an early stage, however officers are following a positive line of enquiry.

"We would like to thank the public for their patience whilst enquiries are being carried out."