Appeal after taxi struck by concrete slab thrown from pedestrian flyover in Glenrothes

Police in Glenrothes are appealing for witnesses after a moving taxi was struck by a concrete slab thrown from a pedestrian flyover.

The incident happened on the B921 heading towards Kinglassie around 12.30am on Sunday, 6 August.

A man and a woman, both 37-years-old, were taken to Glenrothes Hospital for treatment.

Officers are also continuing to appeal for information following two similar incidents at the same location where two vehicles were struck by wheelie bins thrown from the flyover.

The first incident occurred around 1am on Sunday, 16 July, and the second around 3.55am on Wednesday, 19 July. No one was injured in either incident but both cars were damaged

Inspector Kirk Donnelly, of Glenrothes Police Station said: “Two people have suffered injuries as a result of these reckless actions and there could easily have been far more serious consequences.

“I would therefore appeal to anyone who witnessed any of the incidents or has any information that might assist with our enquiries to contact us on 101, quoting reference 0108 of 6 August, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”