Man arrested after death of 80-year-old man in Glenrothes

Police say the death is being treated as suspicious

Author: Joe OdberPublished 1st Nov 2026

A 22-year-old man has been arrested after an 80-year-old man died in Glenrothes, Fife.

Police were called to the Dunecht Court area of the town at around 3.20am on Saturday, after a report of a man with serious injuries.

The 80-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said they are treating his death as suspicious.

A post-mortem examination will take place in due course.

Police said inquiries are continuing.

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