Man, 22, charged following death of pensioner in Glenrothes

Author: Paul ReillyPublished 2nd Nov 2026

A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of an 80-year-old man in Glenrothes.

Police were called to reports of a disturbance in the Dunecht Court area at around 3.20am on Saturday.

Emergency services attended, but the 80-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police Scotland has named him as James Suttie.

His family has been informed and has asked for privacy at this difficult time.

A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with his death.

He was due to appear at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court on Monday (today).

A report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.

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