Man in hospital with serious injuries after hammer attack in Kirkcaldy

A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a hammer attack in Fife.

Emergency services were called to Kirkcaldy’s Windmill Road at around 11.30pm on Friday, October 17, following reports of a 53-year-old man having been hit on the head with a hammer.

He was taken to hospital for treatment and his current condition is unknown.

Two other men, aged 40 and 24, were also taken to hospital for treatment. They were both arrested in connection with the assault.

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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 11.30pm on October 17, we received a report of a disturbance in Windmill Road, Kirkcaldy.

"Emergency services attended, and three men aged, 53, 40 and 24, were taken to hospital for treatment.

"The 40-year-old man and the 24-year-old man have been arrested in connection with assault and enquiries are ongoing."

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