A Scots teenager has been hospitalised after a horror gang attack as police appeal for information.
The 19-year-old was assaulted by five men in West Lothian at around 11.30pm on Friday July 23.
The incident took place in the Asda supermarket car park on Almondvale Boulevard, Livingston.
Emergency services rushed to the scene and the victim was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment.
He had serious but not life threatening injuries, according to Police Scotland.
Detective Constable Rachel Royan of Livingston CID said: “A man has sustained serious injuries as a result of this incident and we are appealing for the public’s help to trace those responsible.
“Although this happened late at night, I would ask if you were in the area at the time and witnessed the incident to get in contact with police.
“I would also ask if anyone has any mobile phone, CCTV or dashcam footage of the area to come forward and speak to officers.”
Police can be contacted by calling 101 and quoting incident number 4528 of Friday, 23 July, 2021.”
