A man was taken to hospital after what police say appears to be an unprovoked attack near a nightclub in the early hours of Sunday morning in West Lothian.
Around 2am on Sunday, June 11, a man, who is in his 40s, was standing at the entrance to Longcroft Gardens in Linlithgow when he was approached and then attacked by a man who appeared to have been with a group of both men and women nearby.
The man sustained serious head injuries and was treated at St John’s Hospital in Livingston. He has since been discharged.
Police are now appealing for information and urging anyone with information to come forward.
Detective Sergeant Jamie Duthie, CID Livingston, said: “The injured man had been in a nearby nightclub and was waiting on friends when he was assaulted in what appears to be an unprovoked attack.
“Officers are currently checking CCTV in the area but would appeal to anyone who saw the attack, or who may have information on the group, to contact police. Unfortunately, the only description of the attacker is that he was white and in his 20s.”
Information can be passed to the officer via 101 quoting reference number 0560 of Sunday, June 11 2023 when calling. Alternatively, details can be provided anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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