A pensioner was attacked outside an Aldi supermarket in Linlithgow .
The 74-year-old victim was assaulted in the Falkirk Road store’s car park at around 7.40pm on the evening of February 14.
He was approached by a man and woman as he crossed the car park after leaving the shop.
The man then assaulted the victim who sustained an injury that required hospital treatment.
Cops have released a CCTV image of a man they’re looking to trace in connection with inquiries into the assault.
Officers believe the man may be able to assist with the investigation and are urging anyone who recognises him to come forward.
He is described as white, in his forties, around 6ft tall with a stocky build.
He was wearing a dark-coloured jacket and jeans.
Constable Ewan Hannay from Broxburn Police Station said: “This was a frightening ordeal for the victim.
“We are eager to trace the man pictured as we believe he may have information which could assist our investigation.
“We’d ask anyone who recognises him, or has information that can help identify and trace him, to come forward as soon as possible.
“Equally anyone who witnessed the incident should get in touch with officers.”
Those with information are asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 3609 of 14 February 2019.
Alternatively an anonymous report can be sent to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
