A car that entered the water at Leven promenade in Fife has been recovered, with a 44-year-old man arrested and charged in connection with the incident.
Emergency crews were called to the promenade around 7pm on Monday, October 19, after police received a report of a car entering the water. The Leven Coastguard Rescue Team attended to help Police Scotland locate the driver, but was stood down after officers found the motorist uninjured. No injuries were reported.
Recovery operation captured on video
Footage captured by a bystander shows waves crashing against a white Seat Leon as recovery teams hook straps to the car. Rescue team members are seen wading through the water before the vehicle is slowly dragged to shore.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 7pm on Monday, October 19, 2026, we received a report that a car had entered the water in the Promenade area of Leven. Emergency services attended, and there were no reported injuries.”
Arrest and court appearance
The spokesperson added: “A 44-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident. He will appear at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court at a later date. Arrangements are being made to recover the vehicle.”
An HM Coastguard spokesperson said: “At around 7.30pm on October 19, HM Coastguard was asked to assist Police Scotland in tracing the driver of a vehicle that had entered the water at Leven.”
“Leven Coastguard Rescue Team was sent but stood down before arriving on scene as the driver had been located uninjured.”
