A teenage boy from Fife was rushed to hospital with serious injuries to his face at the weekend.
The 15-year-old was attacked in Riverside Park in Glenrothes and police have charged a 14-year-old in connection with the alleged incident. Police Scotland have launched an investigation as they suspect others were involved in the incident.
They have said that they are following 'positive lines of inquiry' as they locate other young people involved.
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The attack was reported to the police at around 7.35pm on Saturday, February 25 and the boy was taken to Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy for treatment.
Officers have also said that they are aware images of this incident are circulating online.
Inspector Kirk Donnelly from Glenrothes Police Station said: “There is no place for this type of violence in our community and I utterly condemn such acts. Anyone who takes part in violence will face the full consequences of the justice system."
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