A LOCHGELLY teenager has been charged with attempted murder after an incident in Francis Street and Knockhill Close on Saturday night. 

Kieran McAlpine, 19, appeared in private at Dunfermline Sheriff Court today. 

He was charged with assault to severe injury, danger of life and attempted murder of a 22-year-old man.

McAlpine and a 16-year-old male from Lochgelly, who cannot be named for legal reasons, were both charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice.

Both made no plea or declaration and the case was continued for further examination. 

The teenagers were given bail.