Teenager charged over attempted murder of 16-year-old in park

A 14-year-old boy has also been charged with assault following the incident at a park in Kirkcaldy.

Teenager, 18, charged over attempted murder of 16-year-old in Fife park© Google Maps 2025

An 18-year-old has been charged in connection with attempted murder after a teenager was seriously injured at a park in Fife.

Emergency services took a 16-year-old boy to Victoria Hospital for treatment following the incident in Ravenscraig Park, Kirkcaldy, on Friday, April 25.

Officers confirmed that an investigation was launched on Tuesday and an 18-year-old man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder.

A 14-year-old boy has been charged with assault in connection with the incident.

The 18-year-old will appear at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court on Thursday.

Police are continuing to carry out enquiries at this time.

A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

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