Fife pensioner fought off mugger after stab threat
A drug addict, who robbed a pensioner in a Rosyth street in broad daylight, has been jailed. Barry Moodie preyed upon a 65-year-old man as he walked along the...
Fife murder trial: stabbing death was “an accident” says accused
The street stabbing which killed dad-of-two Darren Adie in Kirkcaldy was “an accident”, the man accused of his murder claimed today. Self-confessed drug dealer Gordon Coventry, from Kirkcaldy, described coming...
Sheriff orders destruction of Rotweiler after attacks on neighbour
A sheriff has ordered the destruction of Rotweiler which twice attacked and bit a neighbour. The man had gone to deliver a letter wrongly put through his door when...
Thief’s disastrous van raid ended behind bars
Stealing expensive items from an unlocked van proved to be a disastrous move for the thief, who was spotted in the act by someone who knew him. The crook’s...
New partner had face slashed in knife attack
A Fife man slashed the face of his ex-partner’s new boyfriend with a knife, leaving him permanently scarred. Jordan Clampett (24), of Beath View, Dunfermline, is now behind bars...
Ban for motorist who hit 130mph on A92
A motorist was followed by police as he drove at speeds of 130mph on the A92 in Fife, a court has heard. When stopped, John McCallum Robinson told police...
“Attempted murder” by driving vehicle at man
A Fife man has appeared in court accused of attempting to murder another male by driving at him, striking him then reversing at him. The incident is alleged to have...
Fife murder trial: woman found dad-of-two dying in street
A man was found dying in a Kirkcaldy street after being stabbed, the High Court in Dunfermline has heard. A desperate 999 call from a woman, who found the...
Three charged with attempted murder over Glenrothes fires
Three people have been charged with attempted murder following suspicious fires in Glenrothes. The incidents took place at addresses in Alexander Road and Adrian Road within minutes of each other...
Fife man ignored driving ban twice in a fortnight
A Dunfermline man was caught driving while disqualified twice within a fortnight. The offences occurred shortly after Peter Smith had been banned for driving through red lights as police...
