TWO people were taken to hospital after a brick was thrown at a taxi from a bridge near Kinglassie.

Police have condemned the "entirely reckless act" and are aware of other similar incidents.

Officers were called shortly after 12.25am to reports of a brick thrown at a taxi on the B921 between Kinglassie and Glenrothes.

The force has confirmed that additional patrols will be carried out in the area.

Sergeant David Leslie, of Glenrothes Police Station, said: “We were made aware of a brick thrown at a taxi on the B921 between Glenrothes and Kinglassie shortly after 12.25am.

“Two passengers, a man and a woman, were taken to hospital for treatment.

“This was an entirely reckless act which led to two people suffering injuries and could easily have led to more serious consequences.

“We are aware of similar incidents where items have been thrown at vehicles and inquiries are ongoing.

“We are also carrying out additional patrols in the area.”

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who was in the area at the time should call 101, quoting incident reference 0108 August 6.