Teenager charged with assaulting 12-year-old girl in Livingston

A teenage girl has been charged in connection with an assault on a 12-year-old female which took place in Ladywell, Livingston at around 8pm on Saturday and was filmed and posted on social media.

Police are following a positive line of inquiry in their attempt to trace other suspects believed to have been involved.

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “A 13-year-old girl has been charged in connection with this incident and officers are currently following positive lines of enquiry to trace others believed to be involved.

“Officers are aware of video footage and communication posted to social media and would ask that members of the public ensure they conduct themselves appropriately online.”