Police are investigating reports that a woman was assaulted by a “runner” on the grounds of a historic Perthshire estate.
She was walking her dogs at Drummond Castle Gardens when a man assaulted her and knocked her to the ground at about 7.20am on Friday, January 31
The woman was approached from behind on an access road at the rear of the estate. She was not injured.
Police believe the man may have been a runner.
He is described as being about 5ft 10in and broad-shouldered. At the time of the incident he was wearing a head torch.
A Tayside Police Division statement reads: “Although dark at the time, the castle grounds are extensively used by runners and dog walkers.
“The incident happened on the rear access road, about 50 yards from a fork in the path, and near to a set of electric access gates.
“If you were in the area and were aware of man, possibly a runner, matching this description or acting suspiciously, please let us know.
“If you have any information that could assist our investigation, please call 101 or speak with any police officer.
“Also, information can be given anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Our reference is incident 0635 of January 31.”
