FIFE MAN ARRESTED OVER ONLINE CHILD SAFETY CONCERNS
A 37-year-old man with strong links to Fife has been arrested tonight, 12 December 2025, following serious child-safety concerns linked to online activity.Rory Mackay, originally from Perth and known to have lived in Cupar and Newburgh, was detained by police in connection with online communications with a 14-year-old child.
The enquiry focuses on claims that Mackay sent persistent and unwanted messages to the child and is alleged to have attempted to encourage the viewing of private material and the observation of a private act.
The reported tone of the communications was described as controlling and concerning, prompting safeguarding alerts.
Police sources indicate the volume and nature of the messages raised serious child-protection concerns, leading to swift intervention.
It is also understood that previous concerns of a similar nature have been reported, and these are now being reviewed as part of wider enquiries.
Sources indicate the behaviour was persistent and raised immediate safeguarding alarms, prompting police intervention.
It has also been reported that similar concerns may have been raised previously, and these are now understood to be part of ongoing police enquiries.
Mackay has been arrested and the matter is under active investigation.
Officers are examining digital evidence as part of their inquiries, and any further action will be determined by the appropriate authorities.
Mackay remains under investigation and no further details can be released at this stage.
