Courts Man appears in court charged with Glenrothes murder By Ross Gardiner July 26 2021, 5:41pm July 26 2021, 5:41pm Share Man appears in court charged with Glenrothes murder Share via Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Messenger Email Post link https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/courts/2407186/breaking-man-appears-in-court-charged-with-glenrothes-murder/ Copy Link Mark Hacon-Deavin was stabbed to death in Glenrothes. A 45-year-old man has appeared in court charged with murdering Mark Hacon-Deavin on a Glenrothes cycle path. Scott West appeared in private at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court on Monday in connection following Mr Hacon-Deavin’s sudden death earlier this month. West faces allegations that he murdered the 41-year-old by repeatedly striking him on the head and body with a knife or similar weapon. The incident happened a short distance from West’s home on Forres Drive. It is also alleged that on July 22 at Ayton Court in Glenrothes, West was in possession of cannabis. West made no plea and his case was continued for further examination. He was remanded in custody and due to make a second appearance at the same court next week. Family ‘completely devastated’ Mr Hacon-Deavin was found injured on Boblingen Way in Glenrothes on Saturday, July 17. He was later pronounced dead at the scene. In a statement, his heartbroken family said: “We are completely devastated by his death. “He was a much loved brother and uncle, and will be sorely missed by all.”
