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Indigo Stafford

Fife Police appealing for witnesses after an attempted rape in Dunfermline

Police officers in Fife are appealing for information after a woman was assaulted with intent to rape in Dunfermline.

At around 6.20am on Sunday, 24 May a male suspect approached a woman within Pittencrieff Park and assaulted her.

A 25-year-old woman was followed from Pittencrieff Street into the park by a man who then pushed her to the ground.

Police are describing the suspect as "approximately 30 to 40-years-old, average build, between 5ft 7in to 5ft 9in tall with short dark hair."

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The suspect was also wearing "black round glasses, dark clothing and dark running shoes."

Detective Inspector Kelly McEwan, based at Glenrothes, said: "The woman wasn't seriously injured in this attack but she is extremely shaken and upset.

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"We're appealing to anyone who may recognise the description of the man or saw someone similar to that description in or around the park on Sunday morning to contact us."

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting incident number 1541 of 24 May 2020 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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