Police are appealing for information following a serious assault that took place around 5.45pm on Friday, 9 August, 2024 on Park Lane, Whitburn.

A 44-year-old man was taken to hospital for treatment.

The first suspect is described as being white, of heavy build, around 5ft 8in tall, with short grey hair. He was wearing blue jeans and a blue top.

The second suspect is described as being white, around 40 years old, around 5ft 10in tall, with short dark hair, of medium build, and wearing dark clothing.

The third suspect is described as being white, in his 30s, around 5ft 6in tall, of slim build.

Detective Sergeant Tony Gilhooley said: “Our enquiries are ongoing and we are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed anything to contact police.

“We also ask anyone with private CCTV or dashcam footage of the area at the time to come forward.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident 2893 of 9 August, 2024. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

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John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.