Two police officers injured as Raith Rovers & Dunfermline fans clash before Fife derby in Kirkcaldy street

The trouble broke out before the game, with a number of officers called to a disturbance in Links Street, close to Stark’s Park where the game was set to take place. Images show some of those involved wore balaclavas to hide their identity.

A 24-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident, and he is due to appear on an undertaking at court at a later date. The two officers injured did not require hospital treatment.

It was the second derby to witness trouble before or after the match. In January, a Raith fan was assaulted outside East End Park, leading to a number of arrests – and widespread condemnation of the incident from fans and players of both teams.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 2.30pm on Saturday, police were called to a report of a disturbance involving a large group of men in Links Street, Kirkcaldy. Officers attended and a 24-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident and was released on an undertaking to appear in court at a later date.

“Two officers were injured during the disturbance however did not require hospital treatment and enquiries are ongoing to identify and trace individuals involved.”