Three arrested after men spotted with gun in Fife

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 20:55 · Archive

Armed police arrested two men and a woman after reports of men with a firearm on a street in Ladybank, Fife.

Armed police responded to Victoria Street in Ladybank, Fife, after receiving a report at around 3.20pm on Thursday, 8 October of two men in possession of what appeared to be a firearm. Two men, aged 32 and 47, and a woman, aged 28, were arrested in connection with the incident. Police Scotland said a firearm was recovered and no injuries were reported.

Firearms officers and emergency services attended the scene, which was closed to the public while the incident was contained. According to the Daily Record, uniformed and armed officers in tactical gear were photographed on the street, which is located beneath a railway line.

Police Scotland said extensive enquiries remain ongoing and appealed for anyone with concerns or information to approach officers or call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1931 of 8 October 2026.

How it is being reported

• Three arrested in Fife after report of firearmPolice received a report of two men in possession of what appeared to be a gun on Victoria Street in Ladybank.BBC Scotland · 8 Oct, 20:33
• 'Men with gun' spotted on Fife street as armed police race to sceneTwo men and a women have been arrested following the incident in Fife this afternoon.Daily Record · 8 Oct, 20:27

In this story: Police Scotland · Victoria Street, Ladybank · Fife

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