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Man charged after woman injured in Dunfermline disturbance

Police in Fife can confirm that a man has been charged in connection with a disturbance at a property on Leishman Drive in Dunfermline.

The incident happened around 9.10am on Wednesday, 9 December, 2020.

A 42-year-old woman was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment. Her injuries are described as being serious but are not considered life threatening.

A 49-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident, which is being treated as attempted murder.

He is expected to appear at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court on Thursday, 10 December.

Detective Inspector Chris Dow of Fife CID said: "We are treating this is a contained and isolated incident with no risk to the wider public.

"I would take this opportunity to thank the members of the public who came to woman's aid and assisted the police investigation."

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