Police disperse groups of youths after 'mass disorder' in village

Police were forced to disperse large groups after a mass disorder involving youths in a Fife village.

Officers separated groups of youths in Aberdour after being called to the scene at around 6pm on Tuesday.

Posts on social media suggested large groups were fighting, with a police presence around nearby bus and train stations.

Police said the groups later dispersed and were transported away from the area.

There were no reports of any injuries.

Officers say body-worn cameras were in operation in a bid to identify those involved.

Inspector Gordon Stanford said: “This type of behaviour will not be tolerated and those involved will be traced and, where criminality is identified, be held accountable.

“I appreciate this has caused distress to local residents and I want to reassure them, officers will remain in the area and anyone with concerns can approach them.

“I’d also ask anyone with information on those involved in this disorder to come forward and speak to police.

“If you have CCTV, doorbell or dash-cam footage which has captured anything of significance, please also bring it to our attention.”

Anyone with information has been asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2644 of April 7.