A WOMAN was sexually assaulted in Dunfermline's Pittencrieff Park in the early hours of Monday morning.

The area has been sealed off by police this morning with forensics on the scene.

In the last few minutes, Police Scotland has released a statement appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

They said the incident happened shortly before 12.30am on Monday, September 6 within the park when a 42-year-old woman reported that she had been the victim of a sexual assault.

They have described the suspect as a man with a slim build, in his early to mid 20s, around 6ft tall with dark hair. At the time of the incident, he was wearing pink or red shorts and possibly a hat.

Detective Inspector Kelly McEwan, of Police Scotland’s 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 dascham or CCTV footage of the surrounding areas to contact police with any footage that may be of significance.”

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