Fife Man arrested after armed police swoop on Kirkcaldy disturbance A 39-year-old man was arrested at the scene. By James Simpson July 16 2023, 9:35am July 16 2023, 9:35am Share Man arrested after armed police swoop on Kirkcaldy disturbance Share via Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Messenger Email Post link https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/fife/4561033/man-arrested-after-armed-police-called-to-kirkcaldy-disturbance/ Copy Link Police were called to Beatty Crescent, Kirkcaldy. Image: Fife Jammer Locations/ FJL Services. Armed police swooped in Kirkcaldy last night following reports of a disturbance. As many as 10 units descended on Beatty Crescent just after 6.30pm on Saturday. The nature of the incident has not been confirmed but a 39-year-old man was arrested at the scene. Large crowds had gathered in the Fife town as the situation escalated throughout the evening. Armed police arrived at the locus as officers reportedly forced entry into a property. Armed police were called to the disturbance in Kirkcaldy on Saturday. Image: Fife Jammer Locations/ FJL Services. Images taken from a member of the public showed uniformed officers arresting a man before the street reopened. A police spokeswoman said: “Around 6.30pm on Saturday July 15, 2023, we received a report of a disturbance at Beatty Crescent in Kirkcaldy. “Officers attended and a 39-year-old man was arrested.”