Appeal after vulnerable man attacked in Fife

A man with learning difficulties has suffered serious facial injuries after he was attacked as he waited for a bus in Fife last night.

He was targeted at the station in the Hill Street area of Kirkcaldy around 11pm.

A man has been detained by police in connection with the incident.

Detective Sergeant Samantha Davidson of Kirkcaldy CID said: “The victim sustained serious injuries and our investigation into this incident continues.

"We're eager to speak to anyone who witnessed the assault, or who was in the Hill Street area around this time, and would ask those with information to contact us as soon as possible."

Anyone with information can contact Kirkcaldy CID via 101, quoting incident number 4763 of 30th September, or report this anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111