Man charged in connection with attempted murder in Whitburn

Police have charged a 21-year-old man in connection with an attempted murder which took place  around 7pm on Saturday 1st September in Glebe Road, at the junction with Jubilee Road in Whitburn, West Lothian.

A 31-year-old man sustained various significant injuries after being struck by a Fiat Punto.

He was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment and subsequently released from hospital.

As a result of inquiries conducted by Livingston CID, the male was arrested on Wednesday 3rd October and held in custody to appear at Livingston Sheriff Court the following day.

A  47-year-old man and 43-year-old woman were also charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice. The man is due in court on Thursday 4th October and the woman will appear at a later date.