Methil teen threw bottle at police officers and made racially offensive remarks

A Methil teenager has admitted assaulting two police officers and making racially offensive remarks

By A Court Reporter

Published 30th Jul 2021, 16:40 BST

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The 16-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court.

He admitted on April 30, 2021 at Sandy Brae Industrial Estate, Kennoway assaulting two police constables by throwing a glass bottle at them and striking them on the body.

The teenager also admitted on the same date at Kirkcaldy Police Station he made racially offensive remarks towards a police constable.

One of the offences was committed at Kirkcaldy Police Station.

One of the offences was committed at Kirkcaldy Police Station.

His sentence has been deferred until October 28.

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