MASKED GANG ATTACK IN FIFE STREET LEAVES YOUTHS BADLY INJURED

A gang of up to 30 masked youths attacked four young males in a Fife street leaving them badly injured.

The four victims required hospital treatment after the incident in Kinghorn.

At around 8.20pm on Thursday night the victims were walking in the area of Pettycur Road when they were approached and attacked by a large group of youths.

All four were taken to the Victoria Hospital for treatment after sustaining serious injuries. They have since been released but will require follow up medical treatment.

The offending group consisted of 20-30 males aged between 15-17 years old and many were wearing masks.

Detective Inspector Samantha Davidson said: “Four young males sustained serious injuries as a result of an unprovoked attack, they were outnumbered and were met with a level of violence that could have had tragic consequences.

“Kirkcaldy CID are following positive lines of enquiries and those responsible will be identified.

“Even if you have not personally assaulted someone, through your presence and encouragement alone, you may have enabled these serious incidents to have taken place and could find yourself criminally responsible.

“I wish to appeal to the parents of the young people involved. Do you know what your children were doing on April 10? Were they involved in this incident?

“Detectives are now appealing for anyone that may has seen this incident. We are also seeking for anyone with dashcam or private CCTV that may have captured the group involved. If you have anything that may be useful to the investigation, please contact us.

“We are increasing patrols in the surrounding areas and anyone with concerns should speak with officers”.