Police say they are 'very concerned' for the welfare of a Scots man who has been missing for more than two weeks.
30.04.2022 - 21:33 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Police have launched an investigation after responding to reports of a sexual assault close to a Scots pool hall.
The incident is believed to have happened around Caskieberran Road in Glenrothes, near the junction with Cromarty Court.
It is understood to have taken place between 12.30am and 1.55am, close to Styx Glenrothes, and police cordoned off part of the street.
A large police presence remained until later that day with detectives spotted looking around, according to local reports.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Officers are carrying out enquiries following the report of a sexual assault that happened between 12.30am and 1.55am on Saturday, 30 April, in the Caskieberran Road area of Glenrothes, near the junction with Cromarty Court.
“Enquiries are at an early stage and anyone who can assist with our investigation is asked to contact officers via 101, quoting incident number 0499 of Saturday, 30 April.”
A spokesperson for Styx Glenrothes said: “We are aware that an incident happened close to our venue either last night or this morning.
“We have not been told what the incident was but are assisting the police with their inquiries.
"We are open as normal today for business.”
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Police say they are 'very concerned' for the welfare of a Scots man who has been missing for more than two weeks.
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