Two teenage boys assault older woman in 'unprovoked' Glenrothes attack

She was approached by a group of youngsters before the pair attacked her

Author: Paul ReillyPublished 23 hours ago
Last updated 22 hours ago

Police in Fife are appealing for information after two teenage boys allegedly assaulted a 51-year-old woman in Glenrothes.

She was approached by a group of youngsters before the pair attacked her on Postgate just before 6pm on Thursday.

The victim didn't require medical treatment.

Officers believe it appears to have been an unprovoked attack in a busy area of the town.

The first suspect is described as being male, aged 15 – 18 and medium build.

He was wearing a black jacket, grey jogging trousers and had his hood up and a bandana covering his face. He was also carrying a black rucksack with Nike writing in white on the back of the bag.

The second suspect is described as male, aged 13 – 16, slim build and wearing all black.

Sergeant Nicola Crookston said: “This appears to have been an unprovoked attack on a woman by a group of youths in a busy area of the town.

"We believe there would have been people in the area at the time who may have seen what happened and be able to help with our ongoing enquiries.

“Officers are checking CCTV in the area and carry out regular patrols of the area.

“Anyone who can help is asked to contact police on 101, quoting incident 2611 of 19 December 2024.”

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