Man arrested and charged in connection with hate crime offences in Fife

A 72-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with hate crime offences in Fife.

Since Thursday, 30 January, 2025, officers received a number of reports of offensive posters being displayed in local areas including Kirkcaldy, Levenmouth and Glenrothes.

The man is expected to appear at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court on Wednesday, 19 February, 2025. A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

Inspector Matt Spencer said: “We understand the distressing impact these incidents have on our communities and I would like to thank the public for their support with our enquiries.

“Police Scotland takes reports of hate crime very seriously and our officers are committed to ensuring this will not be tolerated.

“I would encourage anyone to report this type of crime to police by calling 101.”

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Man arrested and charged in connection with hate crime offences in Fife

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