Man arrested after 'stabbing' 42-year-old in afternoon 'attack'

A 56-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the assault.

Man arrested after ‘stabbing’ 42-year-old in afternoon ‘attack’ in Kirkcaldy, Fife, Police Scotland says Getty Images

A 42-year-old has been taken to hospital after allegedly being stabbed by a man in Fife.

Officers were called to reports of a man seriously assaulted on Randolph Crescent, Kirkcaldy on Monday at around 2.05pm.

Emergency services arrived at the scene and a 56-year-old was arrested.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 2.05pm on Monday, September 11, we were called to a report of a man having been seriously assaulted on Randolph Crescent, Kirkcaldy.

“Emergency services attended and a 42-year-old man was taken to Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy, for treatment.

“A 56-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and enquiries are ongoing.”

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