A young man was 'terrified' after a gang attacked him at the weekend.
Police in Livingston are appealing for witnesses after the man was assaulted and robbed in the West Lothian town.
The 23-year-old was walking on a path behind Fulmar Brae in Ladywell, on Saturday between 5pm and 6pm, when he was approached by a group of men.
They assaulted him before stealing his wallet and phone.
Police say they were keen to speak to anyone in the area at the time, or who saw the group at a playpark earlier.
He was taken to St John’s Hospital, Livingston where he was treated for serious facial injuries, before being discharged.
Five men are believed to be involved in the attack. One was wearing grey jogging bottoms and a bright yellow jumper, another had a black Stone Island jacket on.
Detective Sergeant Graham Garvie from Livingston CID said: “This has been a terrifying incident for the man involved and has left him with serious injuries.
“We are keen to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time, or saw a group of men within the swing park, to contact us.”
Anyone with any information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101 quoting ref no 3155 of 27 February 2021.
