Appeal after driver assaulted in Livingston
Officers in West Lothian are appealing for witnesses after a driver was assaulted in Livingston.
The incident happened at the northbound off ramp off the A899 at the Houston Interchange in the town around 4pm on Thursday, 1 September.
The incident involved the drivers of two cars - a silver Volkswagen hatchback, either a Polo or a Golf, and a white or cream coloured Mini.
The two vehicles were driven between the Lizzie Bryce Roundabout and Houston Interchange before an altercation which resulted in the 65-year-old male driver of the Mini suffering a serious facial injury.
He was treated at St John’s Hospital in Livingston for treatment.
Detective Sergeant Graham Garvie of Livingston Police Station said: “Our enquiries are ongoing into this incident and I would urge anyone with information to come forward.
“We would be keen to speak to anyone who witnesses the interaction and manner of driving of the two vehicles or anyone who may have witnessed the subsequent assault after the vehicles were stopped.
“We would also be keen to speak to anyone who may have dashcam footage from the time.
“We understand that a passing HGV sounded its horn at the time of the assault and we would be keen to identify and speak to the driver of this vehicle.
“Anyone who can help is asked to call 101, quoting reference 2309 of 1 September, or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
