CASH and a mobile phone was taken after a man was assaulted and robbed in Cowdenbeath on Monday evening.

Police are investigating the "appalling and violent attack" which happened near a garage site in Cullaloe View around 7.30pm.

The 48-year-old victim was approached by two men he didn't know, who confronted him with a conductive energy device, described as looking like a cattle prod.

He was forced to hand over his personal items, including a three figure sum of money and a mobile phone, and was then assaulted with the device.

The victim was uninjured and did not require medical attention.

Detective Inspector Kelly McEwan, of Dunfermline CID, said: “This was an appalling and violent attack which has left the victim badly shaken.

“It is important that we trace the two men responsible as soon as possible and officers are currently conducting high visibility patrols in the area.

“I would ask anyone who was in the Cullaloe View area of Cowdenbeath on the evening of Monday April 24 and saw anything suspicious to get in touch with us as soon as possible.”

The first suspect is described as a white man in his late 30s, around 6ft-6ft 1 in height with a medium build.

He was wearing blue mechanics overalls with a grey hooded top. His face was covered by a bandana or similar item.

The second suspect is also a white man, around 5ft 7-5ft 8 in height with a stocky build.

He was wearing a dark blue tracksuit with black shoes or trainers.

He was also wearing a bandana or similar to cover his face.

Anyone with information can call Dunfermline CID on 101, quoting incident number 2361, or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.