A MAN was severely injured in a knife attack in Cowdenbeath.

The victim was struck repeatedly with the weapon during a New Year’s Day incident.

As a result, Robbie Marshall, 18, of Hill Crescent, Cowdenbeath, appeared in the dock at Dunfermline Sheriff Court.

He admitted that on January 1 last year, at an address in Thistle Street, Cowdenbeath, he assaulted his victim by striking him on the body repeatedly with a knife to his severe injury and impairment.

Sheriff Charles MacNair called for reports and Marshall will be sentenced on March 18.