Man 'spat at, kicked and struck with stick' by teen gang on bike

Officers said they are responding to 'daily calls' of incidents involving off-road bikes.

Man, 72, ‘spat at, kicked and struck with stick’ on Fife cycle path by teenage gang on bike Google Maps

A man was “spat at, kicked and struck with a stick” by a group of teenagers riding a bike in Fife, police have said.

Officers said they are responding to “daily calls” with reports of off-road bikes being used on a cycle path in Oakley and in around the Valleyfield woods area.

At around 4.45pm on Thursday, May 2, a 72-year-old man was assaulted by three young males – believed to be around 13 years old – riding a yellow off road bike on the path.

A Police Scotland statement read: “We continue to receive daily calls regarding off road bikes being used on the Oakley cycle path and in and around Valleyfield woods, to the alarm of members of the public.

“Extra patrols will continue in these areas and riders risk being charged and their bike seized by police.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland via 101 with ref 2823 of May 2.

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