Man arrested following Livingston street attack

POLICE have arrested and charged a man following a Livingston street attack at the weekend.
By The Newsroom
Published 15th Apr 2019, 10:03 BST
Updated 15th Apr 2019, 10:09 BST

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Police swooped on Kenilworth Rise, Livingston, on SaturdayPolice swooped on Kenilworth Rise, Livingston, on Saturday
Police swooped on Kenilworth Rise, Livingston, on Saturday

The 31-year-old is due to appear at Livingston Sheriff Court tomorrow (April 16).

A 26-year-old male victim was found lying in the street in Kenilworth Rise, Almondvale, at about 9.30am on Saturday.

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A police spokeswoman said: “Police in West Lothian have charged a 31-year-old man in connection with the serious assault of a 26-year-old man that took place in the Kenilworth Rise area of Livingston on Saturday 13 April.

“The 31-year-old is due to appear at Livingston Sheriff Court on Tuesday 16 April.”

Residents reported a major police response on Saturday with as many as eight cars at the scene.

Two cordons were put in place on the street while police conducted investigations.

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One of the areas taped off was a parking bay while a police dog unit was also drafted in for searches of Kenilworth Rise and neighbouring streets.

The victim was taken to St John’s Hospital for treatment but has since been released.

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