Officers targeted following a protest and disturbance in the Levenmouth area

Enquiries are being carried out after officers were targeted following a protest and disturbance outside a property in the Levenmouth area.

Around 4.40pm on Sunday, 3 August, 2025, a crowd of between 80 and 100 people gathered outside a property on Pirnie Street, Methilhill.

Uniformed officers were joined by specially trained public order officers after the crowd became abusive towards police, throwing eggs and stones at them. No-one required hospital treatment.

Three men, aged 22, 38 and 47 were arrested and charged in connection with disorder. The 38-year-old was also arrested and charged in connection with assault.

They were all released on an undertaking to appear at court at a later date.

In addition, a 36-year-old woman and a 15-year-old female have been charged in connection with vandalising property.

Chief Superintendent Derek McEwan said: "Violence towards officers while carrying out their duties will not be tolerated and the behaviour they faced last night was unacceptable. Police officers are also members of the community and it is fortunate someone was not seriously injured.

"We understand there are strong feelings in the local area but that is no excuse for violence or disorder. We are particularly concerned with the number of children present last night.

"Officers continue to carry out enquiries, including reviewing video footage of the event to identify those who were involved.

"There was a protest at the same property on Friday, 1 August, 2025 and officers are also carrying out enquiries in relation to this incident.

"My message is that anyone taking part in disorder, or inciting or encouraging others to be involved, should expect to be identified and charged accordingly."