Detectives launch manhunt after woman sexually assaulted in park

Detectives have launched a manhunt following a sex attack in a Fife park.

A 42-year-old woman reported that she’d been the victim of a sexual assault in Dunfermline’s Pittencrieff Park shortly before 12.30am on Monday.

The suspect was described as slim, in his early to mid-20s, around 6ft tall, and with dark hair.

At the time of the incident he was wearing pink or red shorts and possibly a hat. 

Detective inspector Kelly McEwan 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 dashcam or CCTV footage of the surrounding areas to contact police with any footage that may be of significance.”

If you have any information, call 101.

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