A MAN was arrested today (Friday) in connection to dishonesty offences in the Benarty area.

Cowdenbeath Police announced on social media that a 38-year-old was arrested, interviewed and charged this afternoon.

The arrest was made in relation to 16 dishonest offences in the Benarty area, officers said on Twitter this evening. 

The man will be held in police custody and will appear in court on Monday.

A Cowdenbeath Police spokesperson said: "This afternoon a 38 yr old male has been arrested, interviewed and charged in relation to 16 dishonesty offences in the Benarty area.

"The male will be held in police custody to appear at court on 20/12/2021."