Police hunt teenager after sex attack in Livingston

Police are appealing for information after a woman was
sexually assaulted in Knightsridge, Livingston, on Wednesday, 6 November, 2019.

Around 11.50 am on Wednesday morning, a 61-year-old woman
was walking along Ogilvie Way, Knightsridge, when she was stopped in her path
by a young man, thought to be around 14 to 16 years of age, who demanded money
from her.  She told him she didn’t have any
on her, so he grabbed her and sexually assaulted her before running off towards
the shops on Cameron Way.

The suspect is described as white, Scottish, with local
accent, around 5ft 6 tall, slim build, with reddish/auburn hair and brown eyes.
He was wearing a black waterproof coat, black jogging bottoms and black
trainers.

Detective Constable Lynn Myles, Livingston CID, is leading
the investigation.  She said: “Officers
have been carrying out enquiries since the attack happened, checking CCTV and
speaking to locals, however, unfortunately, have not, at this time, identified
the youth responsible.

“Thankfully there have been no other attacks of this nature
in the area.  It has been very
distressing for the woman involved and it is imperative that we catch the
suspect as soon as possible.

“The area would have been quite busy at this time, the road
runs by a school, is on the way to local shops and used by dog walkers and
runners, so maybe someone saw this boy hanging about or running off afterwards?

“If you have any information that will assist officers with
their inquiry, or recognise the description of the suspect, then please contact
the CID at Livingston on 101.  Quote
reference number 1389 of the 6, November, 2019, when calling.  Alternatively, details can be passed
anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”