Police treating ‘violent attack’ in Livingston as attempted murder

Police in Livingston are appealing for witnesses after a man was seriously assaulted in Clement Rise, Livingston.  

Around 6.20pm on Sunday, 7 July 2024, officers attended a report of a man being assaulted by two men and a woman in Clement Rise. Livingston.  

A 43-year-old man was found with serious injuries and was initially taken by ambulance to St John’s Hospital in Livingston but was later transferred to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary where he is currently receiving medical treatment.  

Detective Inspector Lee Beaumont said: “This was a particularly violent attack which we are treating as attempted murder.  

“It is vital that we trace the persons responsible for this attack which we believe was targeted but are still unaware of why he was attacked.  

“One of the men is described as white, in his mid to late 40’s, medium to heavy build and was wearing dark bottoms and nothing on the top half of his body.  

“The other man is described as white, mid to late 30’s, medium build and was wearing dark coloured clothing.  

“The woman is described as white, mid 40’s, slim to medium build with brown/dark hair that was tied back. She was wearing grey coloured jogging bottoms and top.  

“We would like to speak to anyone that was in the area at the time of the attack and may have witnessed the assault or the suspects running off.  

“Can I also ask anyone who was driving in the area to check their dashcam footage as they may have captured something that could assist our enquiries.”    

Anyone with information should contact police at Livingston via 101 and quote incident number 2730 of 7 July 2024. Alternatively calls can be made to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where anonymity can be maintained.