Appeal following early morning attack on woman in Dunfermline park

There's an appeal for witnesses after a woman was assaulted in Dunfermline's Pittencrieff Park.

The incident happened around 6.20am on Sunday, 24 May, 2020 which detectives are treating as assault with intent to rape.

A 25-year-old woman walked into the park when she was followed by a man who came from Pittencrieff Street and pushed her to the ground. The woman struggled with the man before he ran off in the general direction of Peacock Sanctuary.

The suspect is described as approximately 30 to 40-years-old, average build, between 5ft 7in to 5ft 9in tall with short dark hair. He was 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.

"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.