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Naina Bhardwaj

Woman sexually assaulted at Scots park in early hours attack

A woman has been sexually assaulted in a park in Fife.

The incident occurred in Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline, shortly before 12.30am on Monday.

A 42-year-old woman reported she had been the victim of the sexual assault, according to Police Scotland.

The suspect has been described as a man with a slim build, in his early to mid 20s, around 6ft tall with dark hair.

He is believed to have been wearing pink or red shorts and possibly a hat at the time.

Police are now asking anyone who may be able to help to get in touch with them.

Detective Inspector Kelly McEwan, of Fife CID, said: “Enquiries are continuing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident and we are appealing to anyone who may be able to assist with our investigation.

“If you were in the area or noticed anyone matching this description around the time of the incident, please come forward and speak to officers.

“I would also ask anyone with possible dash-cam or CCTV footage of the surrounding areas to contact police with any footage that may be of significance.”

Police Scotland can be contacted on 101, quoting incident number 0131 of Monday September 6, 2021.

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