A man had to be rushed to hospital for a serious head injury following a violent attack in the early hours of Sunday Morning.
Police are appealing for information after the man was attacked while standing waiting for friends near a nightclub in Linlithgow.
At Around 2am, the man, who is in his 40s, was standing at the entrance to Longcroft Gardens when he was approached and then attacked by a man who appeared to have been with a group of both men and women nearby.
The victim sustained serious head injuries and was treated at St John’s Hospital in Livingston.
He has since been discharged.
Detective Sergeant Jamie Duthie, CID Livingston, said: “The injured man had been in a nearby nightclub and was waiting on friends when he was assaulted in what appears to be an unprovoked attack.
“Officers are currently checking CCTV in the area but would appeal to anyone who saw the attack, or who may have information on the group, to contact police. Unfortunately, the only description of the attacker is that he was white and in his 20s.”
Information can be passed to the officer via 101. Please quote reference number 0560 of Sunday, 11 June 2023 when calling. Alternatively, details can be provided anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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