Police find 'no trace' of young girl being attacked in Dunfermline park by man

Police have found “no trace” of a young girl being attacked in a park in Fife by a man despite “extensive enquiries”.

A member of the public contacted police following the alleged assault at Rex Park in Dunfermline at around 4.55pm on Sunday, March 16.

An investigation was launched and officers released a description of the man they were hunting.

He was described as white, early 40s, around 6ft tall, slim build and possibly balding but with dark and untidy hair.

He was said to be wearing a bright orange jacket with an orange hood, blue jeans and boots.

At the time, police said the young girl was uninjured in the attack but left “distressed”.

However, on Monday, March 24, officers said they had been unable to locate the girl or her parents.

After carrying out door to door enquiries, speaking to the public, visiting local schools, and gathering a substantial amount of CCTV footage, they said they had found “no trace” of the incident.

Chief inspector Christopher Dow said: “We would like to reassure the local community that since this was reported, we have had officers carry out door to door enquiries, speaking to people who use the park, visiting local schools, and gathering and viewing a substantial amount of CCTV footage from in and around the local area.

“Despite these extensive enquiries and the significant attention this report has gathered locally, no-one else has come forward to report that either they or their child was involved in this incident, or witnessed it take place. We also have no trace of this incident or anyone that may have been involved on CCTV footage in the area.

“This is a busy area and if anyone has any further information and hasn’t approached officers, please contact us through 101 quoting incident number 2256 of March 16.”