Courts Man appears in court after ‘police stand-off’ in Cowdenbeath Gary McIntyre, who is accused of culpable and reckless conduct, was remanded in custody. By Jamie Buchan December 30 2024, 3:11pm December 30 2024, 3:11pm Share Man appears in court after ‘police stand-off’ in Cowdenbeath Share via Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Messenger Email Post link https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/courts/5153619/man-appears-in-court-after-police-stand-off-in-cowdenbeath/ Copy Link Police in riot gear were called to Watson Street, Cowdenbeath, on Friday. Image: Neil Henderson/DC Thomson A man has been remanded in custody following an alleged stand-off involving armed police and firefighters. Emergency services were called to a flat in Cowdenbeath’s Watson Street on Friday afternoon. The area was locked down by police for about six hours, with members of the public ordered to stay away. At one point, firefighters were seen spraying water at a first floor window, with smoke coming out of the property. Court appearance On Monday, Gary McIntyre appeared on petition at Dunfermline Sheriff Court in connection with the incident. Armed police units arrived at Cowdenbeath incident. Image: Neil Henderson/DC Thomson The 30-year-old faces allegations of culpable and reckless conduct, as well as two charges of assault. McIntyre, who is from Cowdenbeath, is also accused of behaving in a threatening or abusive manner, likely to cause fear or alarm. He made no plea during the brief, private hearing. He was remanded in custody and is expected to make a follow-up appearance at the same court next week. For more local court content visit our page or join us on Facebook.
