iStockA hunt has been launched for a suspect after a man was taken to hospital following an assault and robbery in West Lothian.
Officers were alerted to the attack that happened between North Bridge Street and Mansfield Street in Bathgate at around 12.45pm on Friday.
The man was robbed of a mobile phone and taken to St John’s Hospital before being released.
Police described one of the suspects as an Asian man and another as a Polish man, both of whom were wearing high-vis vests.
The Polish man was described as around 35 years of age.
The force is urging anyone with information regarding the attack
Detective constable Emma Thaker said: “Enquiries are continuing and officers are studying CCTV from in and around the local area to establish more information on the circumstances surrounding this incident and trace the two men responsible.
“I would ask anyone who was in the area between 12pm and 12.45pm on Friday, who witnessed anything suspicious or has any information that may assist this investigation to contact us.
“I would also ask any drivers with dash-cam to please review their footage and get in touch if it holds anything relevant.
“Information should be passed to 101 quoting reference number 1451 of November 22, 2024.”
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