17-year-old arrested after girl raped in Dunfermline

The alleged serious sexual assault took place on Monday evening

Author: Paul ReillyPublished 7th Feb 2024
Last updated 7th Feb 2024

A 17-year-old girl has allegedly been raped in Fife.

The rape happened at around 10.40pm on Monday in the Duloch Park area of Dunfermline.

A male of the same age has since been arrested as part of a Police Scotland investigation.

Officers inquiries continue.

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A Police Scotland spokesperson has said: "Around 10.40pm on Monday, 5 February, 2024, police received a report of a serious sexual assault on a 17-year-old female youth in the Duloch Park area of Dunfermline.

"A 17-year-old male youth has been arrested in connection and enquiries are ongoing.”

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