More Police On The Beat For Party Night

An extra 80 police officers will be out on the streets of Fife tonight on what is historically the busiest party night of the year.

A visible police presence will be seen in Levenmouth, Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy and Glenrothes.

The officers will provide a high-visibility presence alongside Fife Council community safety wardens, helping to reduce acts of violence, disorder and anti-social behaviour in the town centres and keep those out for their Christmas celebrations safe.

People drinking more and earlier often leads to a rise in accidents and violent incidents. 

Superintendent Dougie Milton is leading the deployment from Fife Divisional Headquarters in Glenrothes. He said: “We want everyone to enjoy their Festive celebrations and stay safe in the process.

“We are working with our partners in the Scottish Ambulance Service, Fife Alcohol Support Service, Fife Council, the British Red Cross and Dunfermline Street Pastors among others to operate the Dunfermline Safe Zone at the Hub in Douglas Street.

“Anyone needing help and advice in Dunfermline can turn up there and have minor injuries treated or if they’ve missed their last bus home, they can get a bed for the night.

“Local officers in the other Fife towns will also be joined by extra officers from across the Kingdom and other specialist departments from across Scotland.

“I would advise people to not go crazy, be sensible, look our for their friends and remember that drinking too much alcohol can make you vulnerable to crime."