Appeal after youth arrested in connection with Livingston robbery incidents

Police in West Lothian have arrested and charged a 17-year-old male in connection with a robbery and an attempted robbery in the Livingston area.

The first incident took place at a bus stop on Deans East Road, around 4pm on Friday, 19 January. The second took place on Mowbray Rise, around 6pm on Saturday, 20 January.

The male has been reported to the Procurator Fiscal and is expected to appear at court at a later date.

Further enquiries into the incidents are ongoing and police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

Detective Sergeant Kenneth Alexander said: “We are following a number of further lines of enquiry and it has been established that a group of male youths were involved in at least one of these attacks.

“A dark-coloured Vauxhall Insignia, bearing ‘P plates’ was also seen in the area of each incident.

“If you believe you can assist our enquiries, please call police on 101, quoting incident 2979 of 20 January, 2024. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, if you wish to remain anonymous.”