The man was taken by ambulance to St John’s Hospital in Livingston, where he is being treated for serious injuries after the incident on Rowan Place, Blackburn. A 37-year-old man also received minor injuries. Locals say a 'chainsaw' was involved in the incident. Police said extensive enquiries are ongoing to trace a 23-year-old man in connection with this incident. They said: "This was a targeted attack and there is not believed to be a threat to the wider community. Anyone with information which could assist the investigation is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident 4547 of 6 May."
These images shows street cordoned off after West Lothian 'chainsaw attack'
This is the scene after a major police operation in West Lothian following the attempted murder of a 35-year-old man at around 10.10pm on Wednesday, May 6.
By Conor Matchett
Published 7th May 2020, 10:37 BST
Updated 7th May 2020, 10:38 BST
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