Police ScotlandA fifth person has been arrested in connection with the death of a man in Livingston last year.
Blair Gault, 32, was found seriously injured on a footpath between Fintry Avenue and Buchanan Crescent at 3am on November 16, 2021.
Emergency services were called to the area but Mr Gault, from the West Lothian town, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Last month, four people were arrested in connection with Mr Gault’s death – including two men, aged 51 and 33, and two women, aged 52 and 54.
On Wednesday, Police Scotland confirmed a 34-year-old man has now been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.
The force said: “A 34-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of 32-year-old Blair Gault in Livingston on Tuesday, November 16, 2021.
“The 34-year-old man is due to appear before Livingston Sheriff Court on Thursday, February 3.
“Police enquiries are continuing.
“A report will be forwarded to the Procurator Fiscal.”
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