Police appeal for information after serious assault and theft in Dunfermline

Police are appealing for information after a serious assault and theft that happened in Dunfermline earlier this month.

It took place in the town's Guildhall Street between 4.30am and 5.30am on Saturday 2 April.

Officers say a 25-year-old man suffered serious, but not life-threatening, injuries as a result of the attack.

A woman aged 25 had her handbag stolen.

The suspect then ran down the High Street, in the direction of Pittencrieff Park.

A description of the suspect is a white man, in his early 20's, around 5 foot 8, slim build, with short dark hair and clean shaven.

He was wearing dark clothing and spoke with a local accent.

Detective Constable Heather Cooper, from Dunfermline CID at Police Scotland, said: "We’re appealing for anyone who was in the Guildhall Street or High Street areas of Dunfermline around the time of the attack and witnessed anything suspicious to please come forward.

"Any information could prove useful to our investigation, so if you can remember anything, please call police on 101, quoting incident 1475 of 2 April.

"Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, if you wish to remain anonymous."