Five more people charged after angry mob clash with police in 'beast' street protest
A further five people have been charged after an angry mob clashed with police during a protest in Fife.
A large crowd of around 100 people gathered at Pirnie Street in Methilhill on Sunday, August 3, with some chanting and others holding placards displaying messages such as "No place 4 a beast".
Police were called to the area and surrounding roads had to be closed off before a disturbance broke out with eggs and stones thrown at officers.
Specially trained public order officers were drafted in however no-one required hospital treatment.
Four males aged, 14, 15, 17 and 23 and a female aged 16 have been charged in connection with public order related offences.
The five will be reported to the Procurator Fiscal.
It comes after three men, aged 22, 38 and 47 and two females aged 36 and 15 were previously charged in connection with disorder.
Police also said in a statement they were aware of another planned gathering expected to take place on Friday, August 8.
Members of the public have been encouraged by the force not to engage in anti-social behaviour or disorder.
Chief Inspector Craig Fraser said: 'The violence officers experienced while carrying out their duties was unacceptable and we would encourage people not to engage in further disorder.
"We understand there are strong feelings in the local area but that is no excuse for violence or disorder.
"We are particularly concerned with the number of children who have been present.
'Our enquiries into these gatherings are ongoing as we work to identify further individuals involved in this incident.
'Anyone taking part on disorder or inciting or encouraging others to be involved should expect to be identified and charged accordingly.'
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