Appeal after burning tyre thrown onto road in Glenrothes
Officers are appealing for information after a small tyre was set on fire and thrown onto a road in Glenrothes.
The incident happened around 7.50pm on Monday, 25 September, when youths were seen throwing an item onto Western Avenue from a wooded area and running off.
A motorist reported seeing a burning tyre bounce across the road. Others reported the item still on fire at the roadside.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service attended and the fire was put out. No one was injured and no vehicles were damaged.
Community Sergeant David McCabe said: “This was a reckless act and is being treated with the utmost seriousness. It is very fortunate that no one was injured.
“Enquiries are ongoing and officers are following a positive line of enquiry. We believe the youths made off in the direction of Collydean.
“This kind of behaviour is unacceptable and I would urge anyone with information that could assist our investigation, including dash-cam footage, to get in touch.”
Anyone who can assist is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 3457 of Monday, 25 September, 2023, or make a call anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
