A DUNFERMLINE man has admitted assaulting his former partner.

Andrew Wilson, 41, of Cleish Place, appeared at Dunfermline Sheriff Court.

He admitted that on June 4, at Provost Mill Way, Kelty, he assaulted his ex by striking her on the head.

Defence solicitor Alexander Flett said: “They were previously in a relationship. He remains her carer and she relies on him.”

Sheriff James MacDonald called for reports and Wilson will be sentenced on September 11.