Police wearing riot gear were forced to disperse a large mob after they turned out to protest against an alleged paedophile.
Officers were called to an address in Kirkcaldy, Fife, on Monday evening after the angry mob turned up and were forced to use riot shields to protect themselves.
Dramatic footage from the scene shows a huge police presence as people can be heard shouting "beast" and "get him out" with officers guarding the front entrance and a police van attempting to keep the group at bay.
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The Record reports how four officers also entered the home and could be seen carrying out a hooded figure past the crowd and into the van. Police also confirmed that a 47-year-old was arrested and charged over threatening and abusive behaviour.
footage of the protest is understood to have been uploaded to social media platform TikTok which attracted 5,500 viewers. Members of the large group can be seen grappling with police as the van containing the individual speeds away.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Police were made aware of a gathering outside a property in Links Street, Kirkcaldy, around 7.55pm on Monday, October 17, 2022.
"Officers attended and gave advice and assistance and the group later dispersed. A 47-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with threatening and abusive behaviour. He is due to appear at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court today."
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