A thug has attacked a man with a 'heavy object' leaving him with horror injuries in front of a child.
The 24-year-old victim was walking along Lanrig Road when he was targeted by the yob who was with a young boy.
He suffered a serious head injury and was was rushed to St John's Hospital for treatment.
The incident happened in the Fauldhouse area of West Lothian on Thursday at 3.30pm.
The suspect is described as a white male , 6ft 3in tall, slim build, in his twenties and wearing dark clothing.
Detective Constable Alan Gibson from Livingston CID said: “This was an unprovoked attack on the victim, which left him with a serious head injury, and it is vital we trace the individual responsible.
“We are appealing for anyone who was in the area of Lanrigg Road on Thursday afternoon, and may have witnessed the incident or noticed a man matching the above description, to please get in touch.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland through 101, quoting incident number 1079 of Friday, 14 May. Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
