Boy, 14, charged after Fife sex attack

Police have arrested and charged a 14-year-old boy in connection with a serious sexual assault in Fife earlier this year.
A woman was attacked near Laird Avenue. Picture: GoogleA woman was attacked near Laird Avenue. Picture: Google
A woman was attacked near Laird Avenue. Picture: Google

The assault took place around 8pm on January 29, near Laird Avenue in Methil, when a 20-year-old woman was threatened with a knife and attacked at a nearby area of wasteland.

Detective Inspector Kelly McEwan, of Fife’s Public Protection Unit, said: “This has been a complex investigation and we’ve been committed to conducting thorough and extensive inquiries since this was reported.

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“I want to extend my sincere thanks to the people of Methil for their support and cooperation with officers throughout this.”

The 14-year-old boy is due to appear at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court today.

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