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Kris Gourlay

West Lothian emergency services rush to 'disturbance' outside B&M as teen injured

Emergency services rushed to an incident that took place on June 16 outside B&M on a busy West Lothian high street.

Police and paramedics attended a 'disturbance' on Greendykes Road, Broxburn, on Friday evening which resulted in a teenager requiring medical treatment.

Officers say they were called shortly before 7pm to the incident, which is understood to have occurred outside the B&M. As a result, a 15-year-old male was checked by paramedics at the scene.

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Locals reported a large emergency service presence in the area with several police cars as a probe into the incident is underway to establish the full circumstances.

A Police Scotland Spokesperson said "Around 6.55pm on Friday 16 June 2023, police received a report of a disturbance resulting in a 15-year-old male being injured. Emergency services attended and the male was checked by paramedics at the scene.

"Enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances."

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