A PENSIONER was spat at, kicked and hit with a stick by teenagers thought to be as young as 13 years old on an Oakley cycle path.

Police have issued an appeal for information after the incident which took place earlier this month.

They say the incident comes as they are receiving "daily calls" about off-road bikes on the Oakley route and in and around Valleyfield Woods.

Posting on Police Scotland South West Fife's Twitter/X page, they said: "About 4.45pm on May 2, a 72 year old man was assaulted by three young males riding a yellow off road bike on the Oakley cycle path.

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"The man was spat at, kicked and struck with a stick. The boys were around 13 years old.

"Any info? Please call 101 with ref 2823 of 2nd May."

A further post confirmed extra patrols will be carried out in the area as the force continue efforts to stamp out the issue.

It added: "We continue to receive daily calls regarding off road bikes being used on the #Oakley cycle path and in and around Valleyfield woods, to the alarm of members of the public.

"Extra patrols will continue in these areas and riders risk being charged and their bike seized by police."