Two further youths arrested and charged in connection with Kinghorn assaults

Two 14-year-old male youths have been arrested and charged in connection with an incident where four young males were seriously assaulted in Kinghorn.

Around 8.20pm on Thursday, 10 April, 2025, in the Pettycur Road four male youths were assaulted by a much larger group. The victims, all aged 16 and under, were taken to Victoria Hospital for treatment for serious injuries and have since been released.

The two 14-year-olds have been released on undertaking to appear at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court at a later date.

Chief Inspector Scott Davidson said: "We are committed to making sure those responsible for this serious incident are identified and we are following further positive lines of enquiry. I would like to reassure the public that all of those involved will be identified and shall be contacted by the enquiry team soon.

"I urge anyone who has not already spoken to police, and may have information which could assist our investigation, to get in touch.

"There will remain increased patrols in the surrounding areas and anyone with concerns should speak with officers.

"While the vast majority of young people that come to enjoy the coastal areas in Fife, do so respectfully, there are some that come to cause disruption.

"I'd also like to take this opportunity to remind young people that this type of behaviour will not be tolerated and we will use the full extent of the powers available."