Man and four teens charged after police attacked with stones and eggs in Fife

A further five people have been charged after eggs and stones were thrown at police officers during a protest in Fife.

A crowd of between 80 and 100 people gathered outside a property on Pirnie Street, Methilhill in the Levenmouth area, around 4.40pm on Sunday.

Uniformed officers and specially trained public order officers were called after the crowd became abusive towards police, and eggs and stones were thrown.

No one required hospital treatment following the incident.

Three male teenagers, aged 14, 15, and 17, and one female teenager, aged 16, have been charged with public order offences. A 23-year-old man was also charged following the incident.

They will be reported to the Procurator Fiscal.

Three men, aged 22, 38 and 47 and two females, aged 36 and 15, were previously charged in connection with disorder.

Officers have been made aware of another gathering on Friday and have urged the public not to engage in anti-social behaviour.

Chief inspector Craig Fraser said: “The violence officers experienced while carrying out their duties was unacceptable and we would encourage people not to engage in further disorder.

“We understand there are strong feelings in the local area, but that is no excuse for violence or disorder. We are particularly concerned with the number of children who have been present.

“Our enquiries into these gatherings are ongoing as we work to identify further individuals involved in this incident.

“Anyone taking part in disorder or inciting or encouraging others to be involved should expect to be identified and charged accordingly.”