Woman assaulted after stopping for man who flagged her down on Fife road
A woman has been assaulted after she was flagged down by a man standing on a Fife road who appeared to be injured.
Police have launched an investigation into the incident which happened near Ladybank on Wednesday, (June 3).
Around 2:00pm, the 41-year-old woman was driving her Mercedes A-class on Pitlessie Road, between Ladybank and Pitlessie, when she was signalled to stop by a man standing on the road who appeared injured.
The woman stopped her car to assist him and he assaulted her.
The woman drove off and reported the incident to police. Officers attended and carried out a full search of the area, but there was no trace of the suspect.
He is described as white, aged between 50-60 years, around 5ft 8ins and of medium build with a beard. He was wearing a green waterproof top and black jogging trousers.
Detective Constable Alan Shovlin said: "The woman was injured, however, she did not require hospital treatment.
"Extensive enquiries are ongoing to identify and trace the man responsible, and we would urge anyone with information that could help our investigation to contact us. If any drivers with dash-cam were on this road around the time of the incident on Wednesday, please check your footage and get in touch if it holds anything which could be relevant."
Call Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 2055 of June 3 or Crimestoppers contacted on 0800 555 111.