AN INVESTIGATION has been launched after an assault with intent to rape took place on a woman in Dunfermline.

Police Scotland are appealing for witnesses after the attack, which left the victim "extremely shaken", took place within Pittencrieff Park in the early hours of yesterday morning.

Officers said that the incident, which happened at around 6.20am, came after the 25-year-old woman was followed by a man, who came from Pittencrieff Street, as she walked into the park.

She was pushed to the ground and, after struggling with the man, he ran off in the general direction of Peacock Sanctuary.

The suspect is described as approximately 30 to 40-years-old, average build, between 5ft 7in to 5ft 9in tall with short dark hair.

He was wearing black round glasses, dark clothing and dark running shoes.

Detective Inspector Kelly McEwan, based at Glenrothes, said: "The woman wasn't seriously injured in this attack but she is extremely shaken and upset.

"We're appealing to anyone who may recognise the description of the man or saw someone similar to that description in or around the park on Sunday morning to contact us."

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting incident number 1541 of 24 May 2020 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.