Two men due in court over 'air weapon' disturbance in Kirkcaldy
The incident left a 47-year-old woman in hospital with various injuries.
Last updated 5th Aug 2019
Two men have been charged following a serious disturbance in Kirkcaldy over the weekend which left a woman, 47, seriously injured.
Police were called to the town's Nicol Street at around 2pm on Sunday to a report of an incident involving weapons.
The woman found with various injuries to her body, including a injury to her chest, which is believed to have been caused by an airgun.
She was taken to the Victoria Hospital before later discharging herself.
Three people were arrested, with one of them released without charge.
Two men, aged 36 and 21, have been held in custody and are due to appear at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court on Tuesday 6th August.
Police say they are still chasing 'positive lines of inquiry'.
Detective Inspector Paul Dick said: "I want to stress again that this has been an isolated incident and we do not believe there is any wider risk to the general public.
"Two men have now been charged as part of this investigation, but we are continuing with our inquiries.
"I would urge anyone who believes they have any relevant information to contact police immediately.
"I would also like to thank the members of the public who assisted us and also all the officers involved".