Man charged with murder of 80-year-old in Glenrothes

Summarised from 3 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 3 Nov, 14:01 · Archive

A 22-year-old man has been charged with murder after an 80-year-old died in a disturbance in Glenrothes, Fife.

James Suttie, an 80-year-old pensioner, died following a disturbance on Dunecht Court in Glenrothes in the early hours of Saturday, 31 October. Police were called at around 3.20am following reports of a man being seriously injured. Emergency services attended the scene but Mr Suttie was pronounced dead.

William McAllister, 22, of Fife, has been charged with his murder. He appeared at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court accused of repeatedly stabbing Mr Suttie on the head and body, inflicting blunt force injuries. McAllister was also charged with breaching bail conditions. He made no plea and was remanded in custody while the case was committed for further examination.

Mr Suttie's family asked that their privacy be respected at this difficult time. Members of the local community have paid tribute to him. Yvonne Crombie said: 'Jim was a lovely man who did so much for the pensioners group at Collydean community centre.' Scott Suttie described him as 'one of the nicest, most helpful men you'll ever meet', adding that he was 'never too busy to help'. Others remembered him as kind, friendly and generous with his time, noting that he had a lovely singing voice and helped many people in the area.

How it is being reported

• Man appears in court accused of murdering pensioner in Glenrothes street disturbanceA 22-year-old has appeared in court charged with murder.Daily Record · 3 Nov, 13:31
• Man, 22, charged over death of 80-year-old in GlenrothesPolice had been called to a report of a disturbance in the Dunecht Court area at about 03:20 on Saturday.BBC Scotland · 2 Nov, 18:54
• 22-year-old charged over death of pensioner in Scottish townA 22-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested in connection with the death of an 80-year-old in Fife.The National · 2 Nov, 18:32
• First picture of pensioner, 80, who died in Glenrothes as man, 22, charged over deathA 22-year-old man has been charged in connection with James Suttie's death.Daily Record · 2 Nov, 18:20

In this story: James Suttie · William McAllister · Glenrothes · Fife · Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court

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