Attempted murder: two arrests

AN alleged attempted murder in Kirkcaldy prompted a major police operation involving a helicopter and incident units.

Two people have been arrested i n connection with the incident, which happened in the Gallatown area on Saturday.

Police swooped on Miller Street, near Fife Ice Arena, after an incident involving a 48-year-old man at around 4pm. Officers cordoned off an area of the street, and the car park of Rejects department store on St Clair Street was used as a base for police vehicles and ambulances.

Residents described hearing a helicopter circling overhead.

A police spokesperson s a i d : “Po l i c e in Fife arrested a 35-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman in connection with the attempted murder of a 48-year-old man i n the Miller Street area of Kirkcaldy, which t ook place at around 4pm on Saturday.

“This incident resulted in a large police presence in the area.

“Inquiries are continuing and anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 3009.

“Alternatively, members of the public can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.”

The condition of the 48-year-old man was not disclosed.

A property on Miller Street remained cordoned off yesterday and was being guarded by t wo police officers.

The property backs on to the car park of Fife Ice Arena.

A source said the Rejects store was not affected by the incident and remained open while emergency services used the car park.