Security guard stabbed giving chase to trio at Diageo's Leven plant

The 40-year-old was left with serious but not life threatening injuries after he caught up with the three men last night

Author: Callum ClarkPublished 7th Jun 2019
Last updated 7th Jun 2019

A security guard's in hospital after he was stabbed whilst giving chase to a group of men at Diageo's plant in Leven last night

The 40-year-old was left with serious but not life-threatening injuries after catching up with the trio who were loitering within the grounds around 11.30pm

He was able to get hold of one of the men but was then stabbed by another before they made off in the direction of Kennoway.

All three suspects are described as being aged between 20 and 30 years of age. One of the suspects was wearing jogging bottoms and a hooded top.

Detective Inspector Chris Mill from Levenmouth CID said: "The victim has sustained a very painful, but thankfully, not life-threatening injury, while carrying out his security duties and we are treating this incident with the utmost seriousness.

"If you saw anything suspicious in the area surrounding Diageo late on Thursday evening, or have any other information that can assist this ongoing investigation then please contact police immediately."