Methil bike incident now treated as attempted murder.

Pedestrian suffered serious leg injuries in Methil collision

An incident in Levenmouth which saw a woman seriously injured after being involved in a collision with a motorbike is being treated as an attempted murder.

Emergency services were called to Kirkland Walk in Methil shortly after 1.40am on Saturday following reports a motorbike had hit a pedestrian.

Paramedics treated the 45-yearold casualty, who was conscious and breathing, at the scene before taking her to Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy with serious injuries to her leg.

It is understood the woman had surgery over the weekend and is expected to make a full recovery.

However, Detective Inspector Christopher Mill, of Levenmouth CID, confirmed: “The collision appears to have been intentional and we are treating the matter as attempted murder.

“We would urge anyone who may have witnessed an incident or who may have any information to get in touch as a matter of urgency.”

The episode has put a renewed focus on the motorcycle and quad bike menace which has plagued the area for years.

Local police inspector Tom Brown recently described the behaviour of some riders in Levenmouth area as a “threat to public safety”.

He said he feared somebody would be killed.

Labour councillor David Graham said he had been made aware of the incident.

He said: “Illegal use of motorbikes has been a blight on our community and a major issue for a number of years, and I have been pushing the relevant services including the council and the police to take action where possible to reduce this major concern for our community.

“I forward my best wishes to the victim of the incident to hopefully make a full recovery from any injuries they have.”

Police were back at the scene at the corner of Methil Brae and Kirkland Walk on Sunday, with a collision investigation team carrying out a probe into the circumstances.

Police said a motocross-style bike had been recovered at the scene.

Anyone with information is asked to contact 101 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

“The collision appears to have been intentional and we are treating the matter as attempted murder. DETECTIVE INSPECTOR CHRISTOPHER MILL