Man charged after car driven into water at Leven beach

A man has been charged after a car was driven into the water at a beach in Fife.

Police were called to the Promenade area of Leven around 7pm on Monday to a report of a car having entered the water.

Footage shared on social media showed the white car with its lights on in the water.

Leven Coastguard Rescue Team was asked to assist in tracing the driver, but was stood down before arriving on scene as the driver had been located uninjured.

Police confirmed a 44-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.

He will appear at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court at a later date.

Police say arrangements are being made to recover the vehicle

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 7pm on Monday, October 19, 2026, we received a report that a car had entered the water in the Promenade area of Leven.

“Emergency services attended, and there were no reported injuries.

“A 44-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident. He will appear at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court at a later date.

“Arrangements are being made to recover the vehicle.”

HM Coastguard said: “At around 7.30pm on October 19, HM Coastguard was asked to assist Police Scotland in tracing the driver of a vehicle that had entered the water at Leven.

“Leven Coastguard Rescue Team was sent but stood down before arriving on scene as the driver had been located uninjured.”