Man, 62, stabbed near hospital in Livingston

An investigation has been launched after a man was stabbed close to a hospital in West Lothian.

The 62-year-old man was injured on Howden Road West, near St John’s Hospital, in Livingston around 6.50pm on Tuesday.

The man attended hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

Investigations into the incident are ongoing.

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “Enquiries are ongoing.”

Locals reported that a Co-op supermarket on the same street was closed to customers following the incident.

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