Police at the scene of the incident on South Street in St Andrews. Image: Fife Jammer Locations
A 33-year-old man is being treated in hospital after a stabbing outside a St Andrews takeaway.
Police say Tuesday’s incident on South Street was a “targeted attack”.
Officers, as well as a police car and van, remained outside the takeaway on Wednesday morning.
An area was cordoned off outside St Andrews Shawarma House.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Officers were made aware that a 33-year-old man was the victim of a serious assault which happened outside a takeaway premises on South Street in St Andrews at around 6.30pm on Tuesday, 7 November, 2023.
“The victim was taken to hospital where he remains receiving treatment.
“Officers are following positive lines of inquiry and believe this to be a targeted attack.
“Anyone who saw what happened or has information to help police enquiries should contact officers via 101 and quote incident number 0212 of 7 November.
“An anonymous report can be made to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
