Armed police lock down street as man arrested during 'disturbance'

Police were called at around 6.30pm on July 15 to a report of a disturbance at Beatty Crescent in the town.

Armed police lock down Kirkcaldy street as man arrested during ‘disturbance’ Fife Jammer Locations

A man has been arrested following a disturbance which saw armed officers descend on an address in Kirkcaldy.

Police were called at around 6.30pm on July 15 to a report of a disturbance at Beatty Crescent in the town.

The street was locked down and images posted on social media showed that large crowds had gathered in the area.

A 39-year-old man was arrested before the road was reopened.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 6.30pm on Saturday, July 15, 2023, we received a report of a disturbance at Beatty Crescent in Kirkcaldy.

“Officers attended and a 39-year-old man was arrested.”

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