Police have detained a man after a 15-year-old girl was subjected to a serious sexual assault in Dunfermline on Saturday night.
Officers were called following the incident, which took place in the Carnegie Drive area of the town between 11pm and 11.30pm.
It is understood the assault took place in a lane known as St Margaret’s Path.
Police have appealed for anyone with information to come forward.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Police in Fife are investigating a report that a 15-year-old girl was the victim of serious sexual assault in the Carnegie Drive area of Dunfermline between 11pm and 11.30pm on Saturday October 28.
“A man is currently detained in connection with this and detectives would urge anyone who may have information to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1699 of October 29.”
Man detained after serious sexual assault on 15-year-old in Dunfermline
