POLICE in Fife are appealing for witnesses after a man exposed himself to an 11-year-old schoolgirl.

The incident happened between 9pm and 10pm on Saturday, June 18, on a footpath near to a public park on Park Road. 

An 11-year-old girl was walking in the area when she encountered a man who exposed himself to her.

The girl immediately returned home and told her parents who then raised the alarm with police. 

Officers are now investigating the matter and urging anyone who can help identify the suspect to come forward.

He is described as in his 30s, around 5ft 9ins tall, with a very thin build, bald and clean-shaven. He was wearing a green jacket, a green top with flowers on it, dark blue skinny jeans, black shoes, possibly trainers and may regularly walk in the area. 

The victim believed she passed an elderly man walking a black and white dog prior to this incident and he is also asked to get in touch as he may have seen the suspect or have information that could help officers.

Detective Constable Dale Hendry said: “Between 9pm and 10pm on Saturday, the 11-year-old victim was walking on a footpath when she encountered this man who indecently exposed himself to her.

“Whilst the man did not attempt to approach her and she was not harmed, this has obviously been very upsetting for her and we are appealing for anyone who recognises the description or who may have been in the area and seen anyone acting suspiciously to contact the police.”

Anyone with relevant information is asked to contact police on 101 or alternatively the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.