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8 hours ago
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Angry Fife residents hold fourth street protest amid 'beast out' chants
Dozens of extra police officers were drafted in after cops were attacked at a similar protest last weekend. Angry residents held a fourth protest in a street outside a property in Fife. Around 150 locals in Methil, Fife, blocked a road while chanting and holding placards displaying messages such as 'No place 4 a beast' and "toot toot beast out". Dozens of extra police officers were drafted in from across the region for the latest demonstration on Friday night. Locals had initially gathered in Grieve Street before moving to nearby Main Street. Some protesters staged a peaceful sit down on Main Street which blocked the road for a short period. The protesters had gathered close to the house on Pirnie Street where a convicted sex offender had recently been staying. The man is due to be sentenced on August 19. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'On the evening of Friday a group gathered on Grieve Street in Methilhill. 'Officers attended, there were no arrests and the group later dispersed.' Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. A large police operation was mounted due to fears of a possible repeat of the violence which occurred at last Saturday's protest. Five people were charged after eggs and stones were thrown at officers. Specially trained public order officers were drafted, however no-one required hospital treatment. They were charged after four males aged, 14, 15, 17 and 23 and a female aged 16 were charged in connection with public order related offences at a previous protest. Chief Inspector Craig Fraser said last week: '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.'
Daily Record
2 days ago
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Five more people charged after angry mob clash with police in 'beast' street protest
Police say they are aware of another gathering planned for Friday and are encouraging people not to engage in anti-social behaviour after Sunday's scenes. 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.' Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
