Man arrested after 80-year-old found dead in Glenrothes

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 20:08 · Archive

An 80-year-old man was found dead in Glenrothes, Fife, and a 22-year-old has been arrested.

Emergency services were called to Dunecht Court in Glenrothes at about 03:20 following a report of a seriously injured man. The 80-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene and his family was made aware.

Police Scotland arrested a 22-year-old man in connection with the death. A Police Scotland spokesperson said the death is being treated as suspicious and a post mortem examination will take place in due course. Inquiries are ongoing.

How it is being reported

• Arrest after death of 80-year old man in GlenrothesPolice investigating the death of an 80-year old man in a Fife town have made an arrest.Fife Today · 31 Oct, 19:15
• Man arrested over death of 80-year-old man in FifeEmergency services were called to Dunecht Court in Glenrothes following a report of a seriously injured man.BBC Edinburgh East And Fife · 31 Oct, 13:37

In this story: Glenrothes · Fife · Dunecht Court · Police Scotland

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