Within the last few minutes it has been confirmed that youths have been charged after a fire broke out at the home of Rosyth Sharks Rugby Football Club in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday). 

Fears that it was a deliberate fire have been confirmed with two teenagers, aged 13 and 14, having been charged with "wilful fireraising" at the Harley Street premises. 

Police officers in South West Fife have thanked the public for their help during the investigation. 

They said: "Following a fire at #Rosyth Rugby Club in the early hours of this morning, we can now confirm that two youths (13 and 14) have been charged in connection with wilful fireraising.

"A report will be submitted to the children’s reporter. Thanks to those who helped with our enquiries."

Club president Ben Morris said he was alerted by the police about the incident at around 4am this morning. 

He told the Press earlier: "There is not much to say right now as I haven't been been able to go into the building. 

"I'm not sure how much has been damaged but it looks to be one part of the building, where a waste bin has melted by an external wall. 

"I think the fire would have started sometime between 3 and 4am."

There has been a wave of anti-social behaviour in Rosyth in recent weeks. 

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As reported, four youths were charged in relation to vandalism and assault last week. 

A fundraiser has been set up to support the club. You can help here. 

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 3.26am on Tuesday, March 9 to reports of a fire affecting a commercial building on Harley Street, Rosyth.

“Operations Control mobilised three appliances to the scene.

“Firefighters extinguished the fire and left after ensuring the area was made safe.

“There were no reported casualties.”

Local Community Sergeant Kate Blackwell of Dalgety Bay Police Station said : "It was very disappointing to wake to the news of a fire at such a well used local community facility. 

“Officers carried out enquiries and quickly traced two youths who were responsible and they were both charged in connection with the fire. 

“I would like to thank the public for their assistance.”