POLICE in Dunfermline say they are carrying out frequent patrols around Pittencrieff Park after a woman was attacked there.
Officers are offering reassurance to the public following an assault with intent to rape in the early hours of Sunday morning (May 24).
An investigation has been launched and Police Scotland are appealing for witnesses after the attack, which left the victim "extremely shaken".
Following an incident that occurred in Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline, community officers are carrying out frequent reassurance patrols of the area.#OpPath
— Dunfermline Police (@DunfermlinePol) May 26, 2020
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.
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