Masked pair hunted after man, 66, seriously assaulted and robbed in Fife home

Author: Paul ReillyPublished 17th Sep 2026

Police are appealing for information after a 66-year-old man was seriously assaulted and robbed at a property in Fife.

Two people wearing face coverings and with their hoods up entered the property on Manse Road in Crossgates at around 8.25pm on Thursday, September 10.

The man was assaulted and taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Police are now trying to trace those responsible and are appealing for anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area to come forward.

Detective Sergeant Duncan Thompson said: “Our investigation is ongoing to establish the full circumstances and trace those responsible.

“We are asking anyone who saw anything suspicious and has not already spoken to officers to get in touch.

“We are asking anyone driving in the Crossgates and Hill of Beath areas around the time of this attack to get in touch, particularly if you have dash-cam footage recorded between 8pm and 9pm on that evening.

“In addition, any householders in Manse Road in Crossgates or nearby streets who have not yet been approached for private CCTV please make us aware.

“Even the smallest detail could help with our investigation.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0650 of Friday, September 11, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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