A 13-year-old boy has been charged in connection with possession of a weapon at Kirkcaldy Esplanade.
The teenager was charged after police were alerted to reports of anti-social behaviour in business premises on the Fife town’s waterfront.
On arrival, police found that the teen was also carrying a weapon.
Police Scotland have confirmed that they will submit a report to the Scottish Children’s Reporters Administration (SCRA).
A spokesperson said: “At around 12.05pm on Wednesday, we were called to a report of anti-social behaviour at a business premises on Kirkcaldy’s Esplanade.
“A 13-year-old was charged in connection with possession of an offensive weapon and a report will be sent to the children’s reporter.”