A man is in hospital after being assaulted outside a pub in Leven in the early hours of the morning.
The 32-year-old was attacked on North Street, with emergency services responding to the scene and transporting him to hospital for treatment. The incident took place in the Fife town in the early morning hours.
Police Scotland are now investigating the assault and have appealed for anyone with information to come forward. Officers are keen to speak to anyone who was in the area around the time of the incident and may have witnessed what happened.
North Street is a well-known part of Leven town centre, and the attack happening near a pub raises questions about the circumstances surrounding the assault in the early morning period when people are typically leaving licensed premises.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Police Scotland by calling 101, quoting the relevant incident number. Alternatively, information can be passed on anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.