Major police probe after 18-year-old raped in Fife

The attack took place in Volunteers Green, Kirkcaldy

The teenager was sexually assaulted late on Saturday night
Author: Lindsay HerronPublished 8th Sep 2024

There’s a major police investigation underway in Fife after a teenager was raped last night.

Police sealed off Volunteers Green near the Esplanade in Kirkcaldy after the 18-year-old was attacked between 10.30pm and 11.45pm.

Officers are looking to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “An investigation is under way after police received a report of a serious sexual assault on an 18-year-old woman in the Volunteers Green area of Kirkcaldy.

“The incident occurred between 10.30pm and 11.45pm on Saturday.

“Inquiries are ongoing.”

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