A 15-year-old boy has been charged after a pensioner was allegedly assaulted outside a house.

The 78-year-old man was hurt on Logan Away in Muir of Ord, Ross-shire.

He was taken to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness with minor facial injuries.

Officers confirmed a boy has been charged in connection with the attack on Monday, September 25.

Inspector David Ogilvie said: "I am grateful for the support of the public and the information that has been provided during the course of this investigation."