Appeal after a statue on High Street, Dunfermline, was damaged

Police Scotland is appealing for information after a statue was damaged in Dunfermline.

Two men were seen to climb the Mercat Cross statue on High Street overnight from Saturday, 12 April, to Sunday, 13 April, 2025.

Officers are following a positive line of enquiry and are now appealing directly to the two males to come forward. Anyone who may know who they are is also encouraged to contact police.

The first man is described as early 20s, white, around 5ft 8/9ins tall, slim build, brownish hair, thick eyebrows, sideburns and an earring in his left ear. He was wearing a baby blue-coloured hoodie, tan-coloured trousers and white/light trainers.

The second is described as early 20s, white, about 5ft 9/10ins tall, medium build, brown hair, long messy on top, trimmed short at the sides, short stubble growth. He was wearing a thin black jacket with small writing on right shoulder, a black t-shirt with white writing and a yellow logo, black jogging bottoms, grey Nike Air Max shoes.

Inspector Conrad Musgrave, Dunfermline Police Station, said: “The statue is very old and important to the people of Dunfermline and the surrounding area.

“Extensive enquiries have been carried out, including full CCTV reviews from the local area and nearby premises.

“We are now asking the males responsible to please come forward.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting incident 1093 of Sunday, 13 April, 2025.