Dunfermline woman assaulted and robbed in broad daylight

A 33-year-old woman was assaulted and had her handbag snatched in Dunfermline on Wednesday.

Police in Fife are appealing for witnesses following the incident which occurred on Whitefield Road around 4.50pm on March 4.

The suspect is described as 20 to 30-years-old and of medium build.

He was wearing dark clothing and a dark-coloured baseball cap.

Detective Sergeant Kelly McEwan said: “The victim was understandably very shaken by this and, at the time, the area was busy with cars and buses.

“We are urging anyone who saw the incident, or a man acting suspiciously in the area at the time of the incident, to come forward.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.