Appeal after women struck by pellets in St Andrews

Officers are appealing for information following an incident in St Andrews where three women were struck by pellets.

Around 1.45am on Wednesday, 24 July, 2024, five women were walking near to Buchanan Gardens when they were shot at by the occupant of a passing car.

Three of the women were struck by pellets, however, they did not require medical attention.

Enquiries so far indicate there was a silver hatchback in the area at the time and officers are keen to speak to the occupants as they may be able to assist.

Sergeant Nicola Gillespie said: “Officers have been carrying out enquiries and are continuing to study CCTV images from the local area.

“I would urge anyone who was in the area around the time of the incident who saw  anything suspicious or has any information that may assist our enquiry to contact us.

“I’d also appeal to any drivers with dash-cam to review their footage and please contact us if it holds anything relevant.

“If you can help please contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0981 of Wednesday, 24 July, 2024, or make a call anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”