Cowdenbeath: Three youths arrested following assault near Morrisons

Police were called to Cowdenbeath High Street following an assault on Thursday evening. <i>(Image: Newsquest)</i>
Police were called to Cowdenbeath High Street following an assault on Thursday evening. (Image: Newsquest)
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A BOY was treated for his injuries in hospital after an assault in Cowdenbeath.

Police were called to the incident in the High Street area on Thursday evening and three youths have now been charged in connection with the attack.

It is understood the incident took place near the Morrisons supermarket.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 8pm on Thursday, 30 January, 2025, police were called to the High Street area of Cowdenbeath, following the assault of a 14-year-old boy.

"He was treated for his injuries at the Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy.

“Three boys – aged 14, 14 and 15 – have been charged in connection with the assault and officers are continuing to follow further positive lines of enquiry.

"Reports will be submitted to Youth Justice Management in due course.”

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