Pensioner hit with hate crime charge after "racially offensive" posters found in Fife
Police say they've had a distressing impact on the communities
A 72-year-old man has been charged with hate crime offences in connection with several offensive posters which appeared in Fife.
The messages, said to be of a 'racial' nature, were put up in Kirkcaldy, Levenmouth and Glenrothes last month.
Police have said they've had a distressing impact on the communities.
The suspect is expected to appear at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court on Wednesday. A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
Inspector Matt Spencer said: “We understand the distressing impact these incidents have on our communities and I would like to thank the public for their support with our enquiries.
“Police Scotland takes reports of hate crime very seriously and our officers are committed to ensuring this will not be tolerated.
“I would encourage anyone to report this type of crime to police by calling 101.”