Man charged after sexual remarks made to women and children

A 39-year-old man will appear in court after two women and two children were targeted.

Man charged after sexual remarks made to women and children Police Scotland

A man has been charged in connection with sexual remarks and gestures aimed at women and children in Fife.

On Thursday, a car slowed down with the driver allegedly making sexual remarks to a 33-year-old woman who was walking by.

The incident occurred at around 1.45pm between the B923 to Rowan Wynd near Kinghorn.

Two further incidents were reported on Friday after a man allegedly made a sexual gesture from a car towards a five-year-old boy around 4.30pm at Red Ash Park, Lochgelly.

Half an hour later, it was reported a man had allegedly made a sexual gesture from a car towards an eight-year-old girl and a 27-year-old woman on Hall Street, Lochgelly.

Detective Inspector Karen Muirhead, of Dunfermline CID, said: “We understand reports of this behaviour causes concern amongst the community and following an investigation, we have now charged a man in connection with these incidents.  

“If anyone has any further information about these incidents then please call us on 101 quoting reference 2890 of September 25 2020.”

A 39-year-old man is due to appear at Dunfermline Sheriff Court on Monday in connection with the incidents.

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