The Scotsman

Witness appeal after teen stabbed

- By DOUGLAS BARRIE

Ateenagerh­asbeenstab­bedin Fife during an incident which police believe had “a significan­t number of witnesses”.

Two men were involved in an altercatio­n on Chapel Road, Kirkcaldy, at around 10pm on Saturday.

A 19-year-old was taken to

Victoria Hospital to be treated for stab wounds and was later released.

Police said it is understood a large group of youths may have been present at the time.

Detective Sergeant Jim Mcguinness said: "This was a serious incident involving a weapon and it is vital that we trace the person responsibl­e for inflicting these injuries on the victim. We believe there was a significan­t number of witnesses and we are urging them to do the right thing and come forward to assist with our investigat­ion.”

Contact Glenrothes CID through 101, quoting incident number 4423 of Saturday 10 April 2021 or call Crimestopp­ers anonymousl­y on 0800 555111."

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