Police make second arrest after man injured in '˜gang attack'

Police have made a second arrest after an alleged gang attack in Fife which left a man with serious facial injuries.
The man is due to appear at Kirkcaldy Sheriff CourtThe man is due to appear at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court
The man is due to appear at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court

The incident happened at about 10pm on Friday in Dick Crescent, Burntisland.

A 19-year-old local man is due to appear at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court today.

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Police say they are following a numerous positive line of inquiries in relation to a number of other people who are thought to have also been involved.

In a statement, officers also thanked the public for their assistance which they say has been “excellent”.

The news comes after a 13-year-old boy was arrested. A report will be submitted to the Children’s Reporter.

A 33-year-old man was approached and allegedly assaulted by a group of young men and women.

He was taken to the Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy and later released. Officers believe the attack may have been filmed on phones.