A hunt is under way for three men after an attempted robbery left a 59-year-old needing hospital treatment in West Lothian.
On Friday, June 28, a 59-year-old man was assaulted by three unknown men in Almondell Country Park in West Calder at around 8.45pm.
The men had attempted to take a backpack, however they were unsuccessful and left in the direction of East Calder.
Emergency services attended and the injured man was taken to St John’s Hospital for treatment.
The three men have been described as having local accents with two at around 5ft 9in tall and one around 6ft 1in tall.
One of the males was wearing a dark tracksuit and one was wearing a grey tracksuit.
They had been fishing before the incident took place.
Police have launched an appeal for information and are asking anyone who witnessed the assault or saw the suspects to get in touch.
Detective constable Francis Sinnet said: “Our enquiries are ongoing and we are asking anyone who witnessed the assault or saw the suspects in the park to get in touch.
“If you can help, please contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 3833 of June 29. Or make a call anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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