A MAN, 18, has been charged in connection with the serious sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl in Dunfermline on Saturday.

The incident took place in the Carnegie Drive area of the town, near St Margaret's Cave, between 11.00pm and 11.30pm.

He is expected to appear at Dunfermline Sheriff Court today (Tuesday.)

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Police in Fife have charged an 18-year-old man in connection with the serious sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl in the Carnegie Drive area of Dunfermline between 11pm and 11.30pm on Saturday 28th October.

"The man is expected to appear at Dunfermline Sheriff Court on Tuesday 31st October."