A teenager was hospitalised following a serious early morning attack in Blackridge at the weekend.
Between 7.30am and 7.45am on Saturday morning, an 18 year-old man was attacked by another man outside Louburn flats, Main Street. He was treated for his injuries at The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and has since been discharged.
The suspect, who was with another man and a woman at the time, is described as white, in his early 20s, of a slim build, dark hair and was wearing dark clothing.
Officers are carrying out enquiries in the area and checking CCTV and are appealing for information to trace the man responsible.
Detective Sergeant Ross Collett, Livingston CID said: “Although this attack happened early in the morning, I am sure there would have been people about who saw what happened. If you have any information that will assist our investigation, then please call Police Scotland via 101 and quote reference number 0753 of Saturday, 8 January 2022.
“Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
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