A MAN has been charged in connection with an attempted murder in Fife.

Officers were flagged down to a 42-year-old man lying outside a property in Methil Brae, Leven, at about 5.15pm on Monday.

He was found with stab wounds to his leg and is in a critical but stable condition at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee.

Detective Inspector Chris Mill, of Levenmouth CID, said: "Officers reacted quickly to the situation and following an investigation led by detectives alongside local uniformed officers and engagement from the community, we were able to arrest and charge a man in connection with this incident."

A 44-year-old man is due to appear at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court on Wednesday in connection with the incident.