NHS Fife says staff have faced violent threats as it defends tribunal actions

The employment tribunal involves nurse Sandie Peggie (Andrew Milligan/PA) - (PA Wire)

NHS Fife has said police had to be called after staff faced threats of “physical harm and sexual violence”, as the health board sought to defend its actions around an employment tribunal.

The update from NHS Fife also revealed that legal costs have increased by £38,000 in just one month.