A TEENAGER has been raped in a Scots town as police launch an investigation into the horrific late-night attack.
The terrifying incident happened in the Volunteers Green area of Kirkcaldy, Fife, last night.
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An 18-year-old girl was attacked sometime between 10.30pm and 11.45pm.
Police raced to the scene after they received a report of a serious sexual assault.
They sealed off a section of the area after the alarm was raised.
A police presence has remained in the area since last night.
Officers were spotted in the area again this morning.
Cops have launched an investigation into the horror incident.
They said that enquiries are continuing.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “An investigation is underway after police received a report of a serious sexual assault on an 18-year-old woman in the Volunteers Green area of Kirkcaldy.
“The incident occurred between 10.30pm and 11.45pm on Saturday, 7 September, 2024.
“Enquiries are ongoing.”
Elsewhere in Fife, a man died after collapsing at a leisure centre on Tuesday morning.
Emergency crews raced to the Carnegie Leisure Centre in Dunfermline at around 6.30am.
The 70-year-old man was rushed to hospital after taking unwell but was tragically pronounced dead.
His death is currently being treated as “unexplained”, but there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances.
Help after rape and sexual assault
IF you’ve been sexually assaulted it’s important to remember that it was not your fault. Sexual violence is a crime, no matter who commits it or where it happens. Don’t be afraid to get help.
There are services that can help if you’ve been sexually assaulted, raped or abused. You don’t have to report the assault to the police if you don’t want to. You may need time to think about what has happened to you.
However, consider getting medical help as soon as possible for any injuries. If you want the crime to be investigated, the sooner a forensic medical examination takes place, the better.
Try not to wash or change your clothes immediately after a sexual assault. This may destroy forensic evidence that could be important if you decide to report the assault to the police.
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