Police have issued a fresh appeal for information a month after a woman was raped in Methil.
The horrific assault happened around 8pm on Tuesday January 29, near Laird Avenue.
A 20-year-old woman who had been walking in Herriot Crescent and onto Kirkland Road was approached by a man who threatened her with a knife before leading her to an area of wasteland and attacking her.
The victim managed to escape and seek help from members of the public at a nearby industrial estate.
A 26-year-old man was later arrested but released without charge.
Officers said they were still keen to speak to anyone who could help with the ongoing investigation and urged members of the public with information to come forward.
The suspect is described as white, aged in his 20s, around 5ft 8ins tall and of medium build.
He had light-brown curly hair and was described as wearing a dark-coloured waterproof jacket and dark-coloured tracksuit bottoms.
Detective Inspector Stuart Morris from Fife’s Public Protection Unit praised the bravery of the victim who, he said. had been subjected to an extremely frightening ordeal.
She is continuing to assist with the investigation.
He added: “It is now four weeks on from this attack and the male responsible is yet to be traced, despite the fantastic support we have received from the local community.
“I believe that someone within Methil, or the surrounding area will know who our suspect is and I’d ask them to search their conscience and get in touch with us so we can get justice for the young woman involved in this incident.
“Similarly, anyone with any other relevant information, who has not yet spoken to police, is asked to contact us immediately.”
Those with information are asked to contact Fife’s Public Protection Unit via 101, quoting incident number 3508 of January 29.
Alternatively, an anonymous report can be made to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Police have issued a fresh appeal for information a month after a woman was raped in Methil.
The horrific assault happened around 8pm on Tuesday January 29, near Laird Avenue.
A 20-year-old woman who had been walking in Herriot Crescent and onto Kirkland Road was approached by a man who threatened her with a knife before leading her to an area of wasteland and attacking her.
The victim managed to escape and seek help from members of the public at a nearby industrial estate.
A 26-year-old man was later arrested but released without charge.
Officers said they were still keen to speak to anyone who could help with the ongoing investigation and urged members of the public with information to come forward.
The suspect is described as white, aged in his 20s, around 5ft 8ins tall and of medium build.
He had light-brown curly hair and was described as wearing a dark-coloured waterproof jacket and dark-coloured tracksuit bottoms.
Detective Inspector Stuart Morris from Fife’s Public Protection Unit praised the bravery of the victim who, he said. had been subjected to an extremely frightening ordeal.
She is continuing to assist with the investigation.
He added: “It is now four weeks on from this attack and the male responsible is yet to be traced, despite the fantastic support we have received from the local community.
“I believe that someone within Methil, or the surrounding area will know who our suspect is and I’d ask them to search their conscience and get in touch with us so we can get justice for the young woman involved in this incident.
“Similarly, anyone with any other relevant information, who has not yet spoken to police, is asked to contact us immediately.”
Those with information are asked to contact Fife’s Public Protection Unit via 101, quoting incident number 3508 of January 29.
Alternatively, an anonymous report can be made to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
