Kirkcaldy street locked down after ‘disturbance’ at address

Police locked down a Kirkcaldy street after a “disturbance” at an address.

Emergency services descended on a home in Larach Court before the area was taped off.

Locals described seeing at least three ambulances at the scene.

Police officers in white suits were also spotted in a local garden.

One man told The Courier the area was “piled” with emergency services vehicles.

He said: “Police and paramedics were in attendance on Thursday night.

“The cul-de-sac was piled with emergency service vehicles and they had the street taped off.”

Police Scotland confirmed a 38-year-old woman was detained under the mental health act and taken to hospital.

A spokeswoman said: “Around 4.30pm on Thursday, February 13, officers attended a property at Larach Court, Kirkcaldy after reports of a disturbance.

“A 38-year-old woman was detained under the mental health act and taken to hospital for assessment.”