Blood dripping through ceiling sparks police investigation

A police investigation is underway after a man was discovered with a serious head injury in Methil.
By The Newsroom
Published 31st Mar 2017, 16:01 BST
Updated 9th May 2017, 18:34 BST

Neighbours alerted emergency services yesterday afternoon, after blood was seen dripping through a ceiling from an upstairs flat.

Fire crews were forced to break into the property, where they discovered a 39 year-old with a head wound.

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A Police Scotland spokesman said: “Police in Fife were called to Den Walk in Methil at 2.40pm on Thursday, March 30 following a report of concern for a person.

“The Scottish Fire & Rescue Service forced entry to a flat and a 39-year-old man was found with a serious head injury.

“He was taken to Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy, then the Western General in Edinburgh where he continues to receive treatment.

He added: “Enquiries into the full circumstances are ongoing, however at this time there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding his injuries.”