Google MapsA teenage girl has been sexually assaulted near a park in Fife.
The 15-year-old was walking along Leuchatsbeath Drive in Cowdenbeath on Thursday around 8.45pm when she was approached by a man.
She was pushed to the ground near some bushes and attacked. She managed to get free and run off.
The man is described as between 30 and 40-years-old, of heavy build, around 5ft 6ins, and possibly of Asian appearance. He was wearing dark coloured jogging bottoms and a dark coloured short-sleeved T-shirt, as well as a face covering.
Detective Inspector Kelly McEwan, said: “Fortunately this girl was not seriously injured but she has been left extremely upset by what has happened and our enquiries to find the person responsible are ongoing.
“We are keen to speak to anyone who saw anything suspicious in this part of the park that evening, both before and after the time it happened. If you were walking your dog, jogging or driving nearby, please think back and let us know if you can help with our enquiries.
“Anyone who can assist with our investigation is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 4166 of Wednesday August 4 2021, or make a call anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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