Armed intruders attack child and two adults in house break-in

The injured child required hospital treatment following the attack that is believed to have been targeted.

Armed intruders attack child and two adults in house break-in iStock

A child has been left injured after two armed men broke into a house and attacked the occupants in West Lothian.

Two adults, a 30-year-old man and 29-year-old woman, also sustained minor injuries during the incident on Church Place, Fauldhouse last Tuesday.

The injured child required hospital treatment following the incident.

Police believe the attack was targeted and are now looking to trace the men responsible.

A spokeswoman for the force said: “Officers were called to an address in Church Place, Fauldhouse at around 6.20pm on Tuesday, April 27, after two men arrived at the property threatening the occupants.

“Two people, a 30-year-old man and 29-year-old woman, sustained minor injuries in a disturbance.

“A child was also injured and was taken to hospital for treatment.

“Enquiries are ongoing and officers are following positive lines of enquiry.” 

STV News is now on WhatsApp

Get all the latest news from around the country

Follow STV News
Follow STV News on WhatsApp

Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country

WhatsApp channel QR Code