Man, 22, arrested in connection with 'hate crime' on board bus

The incident occurred around 9.40pm on May 22 in Glenrothes.

Man, 22, arrested in connection with ‘hate crime’ on board Fife busiStock

A man has been arrested in connection with an alleged hate crime which took place on board a bus last month.

The incident occurred around 9.40pm on May 22, on a bus parked on Tummel Road in Glenrothes.

Officers arrested a 22-year-old man in connection with the incident and released him pending further enquiries.

Investigators are now appealing for any information regarding the reported hate crime.

Police Sergeant Martyn Reidie said: “We would like to speak to passengers who were on the 37A bus which travels between Glenrothes Town Centre and Collydean.

“Anyone with anyone information should contact Police Scotland 101, quoting incident number 1233 of May 23, 2025.”

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