Fife police issue vital update after serious sexual assault of woman, 18

The sexual assault occurred in the village of Kelty

Police in Fife have released an update in their investigation into the serious sexual assault of an 18-year-old woman in Kelty, Fife.

The woman was found in the Limepark Crescent area after the incident was reported around 11.15 pm on Monday, June 6, and she told the officers that the attack had taken place in a car.

The woman was found in the Limepark Crescent area after the incident was reported around 11.15 pm on Monday, June 6

Enquiries have led the police to believe the car in question to be a dark-coloured Vauxhall Vectra, which was seen in the area at the time of the assault.

The suspect is described as a man in his late twenties, with a slim build, tanned complexion, dark hair and a short, dark beard.

Detective Inspector Kelly McEwan said: “We’d like to thank members of the public who have assisted our investigation up to this point and continue to appeal for anyone who was in the area and may have seen something suspicious to please come forward.

“In particular, I would ask motorists and taxi drivers with dash cams to check their footage for the vehicle in question, as this information could prove vital in our enquiries.”

Anybody with information is urged to call 101 quoting incident number 4470 of July 6.

For anyone wishing to remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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