Man, 80, dead after being 'seriously injured' as suspect arrested

An 80-year-old man has died after being found seriously injured in Fife, with a suspect arrested.

Emergency services were called to reports of a man with serious injuries around 3.20am on Saturday in the Dunecht Court area of Glenrothes.

The 80-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene, and his family have been made aware.

A 22-year-old man has been arrested and enquiries are ongoing, police said.

A post-mortem examination will take place in due course, and the death is being treated as suspicious by officers.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 3.20am on Saturday, October 31, 2026, police received a report of a man seriously injured in the Dunecht Court area of Glenrothes.

“Emergency services attended and an 80-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. His family is aware.

“A post-mortem examination will take place in due course, and the death is being treated as suspicious.

“A 22-year-old man has been arrested and enquiries are ongoing.”

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