An 80-year-old man who died following a disturbance in Glenrothes has been named as James Suttie. Police Scotland officers were called to Dunecht Court in the early hours of Saturday, October 31, after reports of a man being seriously injured.
The alarm was raised at around 3.20am. Despite the efforts of emergency services, Mr Suttie was pronounced dead at the scene. His family has been informed and has asked for privacy during this difficult time.
Man charged in connection with death
A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death. He was due to appear at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court on Monday, November 2. A report will be forwarded to the Procurator Fiscal, according to a Police Scotland spokesperson.
Police cordon at the scene
Images from the scene showed an entrance to Dunecht Court cordoned off by police tape, with officers standing guard. Surrounding streets, including Kemany Drive and Rhynie Road, were also reportedly locked down.
