Police: 'Violence Will Not Be Tolerated'

Police in Fife say the jailing of a 28 year old man sends a message that violence will not be tolerated.

Police in Fife say the jailing of a 28 year old man sends a message that violence will not be tolerated.

28 year old Steven Strang pleaded guilty to assault to severe injury, permanent disfigurement and endangerment to life after attacking a 24 year old man on 16th April of this year.

He received a sentence of 5 years and 3 months.

Detective Sergeant Graeme Dursley, who led the investigation, said: "We welcome this sentence and hope this sends a clear message that violent behaviour will not be tolerated.

"Police Scotland continues to bring those involved in violent crime to justice through operations such as the campaign against violence. I would like to thank the public for their support with our enquiries and continue to encourage both victims and witnesses to come forward and report violent crime."