Appeal following serious assault in Stoneyburn

Detectives in West Lothian are appealing for information after a 33-year-old man was seriously assaulted on Park View in Stoneyburn.

Around 11pm on Sunday, 11 July, 2021, the victim was sitting at a bus stop on Park View when he was approached by three men who subsequently assaulted him. He was taken to St John’s Hospital in Livingston with serious head injuries.

The first suspect is described as white, mid 20s, 5ft 5ins tall, of chubby build with light short shaved hair and glasses. He was wearing a grey hooded top.

The second suspect is described as white, early 20s, 5ft 2ins tall, of thin build, and has brown hair with a quiff at the front. He was wearing dark coloured tracksuit.

The third suspect is described as white, 5ft 5ins tall, of medium build with dark hair which is short at the back and sides and longer on top. He was wearing a blue hooded top and grey joggers.

Detective Constable Alan Gibson, of Livingston CID, said: “The victim of this attack sustained serious injuries and I am appealing to anyone in the area at the time who may have seen the men involved either before or after the incident to contact us.

“If anyone was driving in the area and may have captured footage on dash-cam that could help with our enquiries, please get in touch.

“Anyone with information should contact police via 101, quoting incident 3885 of 11 July, or call the charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”