The Courier & Advertiser (Fife Edition)
Concern after dog walker attacked by man who had knife
Police hunt assailant and dispel rumours of stabbing
A man was assaulted by a knife-wielding stranger while walking his dog in a Dunfermline park.
The 30-year was struck in the attack on Sunday morning and sustained minor injuries. Police are hunting the assailant. They dispelled rumours circulating in the local community that the victim, who did not require medical treatment, was stabbed.
The victim was walking on a public path to the north of Duloch Park at around 10.15am when the incident occurred.
The suspect is described as white, around 5ft 8in, with brown stubble.
He was wearing a black hooded top and black tracksuit bottoms.
Police Scotland has urged anyone in the area at the time who saw a male fitting the description to get in touch.
Detective Constable Alasdair Young, of Dunfermline CID, said: “We are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident or who was in the area around that time.
“We’re particularly keen to speak to a couple who spoke to the victim shortly after the incident.”
News of the assault has caused alarm among locals, many of whom use the area to walk dogs.
Duloch Park, which has a children’s playpark, sports pitches and woods, is also popular with families.
It is understood the woods were busy with dog walkers when the attack occurred.