Update following appeal into Kelty serious sexual assault

Published 17 July 2020

Detectives in Fife are continuing their investigation into the serious sexual assault of an 18-year-old woman in Kelty.

The incident was reported around 11.15pm on Monday, 6 July, 2020. The woman was found in the Limepark Crescent area and disclosed to officers that she has been attacked shortly before within a car.

From enquiries, the car in question is believed to be a dark-coloured Vauxhall Vectra, which was seen in the area of Keltyhill Road just before 11pm that night.

The suspect is described as being a man in his late 20s with a slim build and tanned complexion, dark hair and a short dark beard.

Detective Inspector Kelly McEwan said: “We’d like to thank members of the public who have assisted our investigation up to this point and continue to appeal for anyone who was in the area and may have seen something suspicious to please come forward.

“In particular, I would ask motorists and taxi drivers with dash cams to check their footage for the vehicle in question, as this information could prove vital in our enquiries.”

Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 4470 of 6 July, 2020. Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where information can be given anonymously.