West Lothian crime news: Police investigate man approaching a child near a primary school

An investigation has been launched after a man approached a child near a school in West Lothian.

By Rachel Mackie

Published 9th Sep 2022, 15:18 GMT

Updated 9th Sep 2022, 15:19 GMT

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The incident was reported to have taken place on Rannoch Road in Whitburn, not far from both Whitdale Primary School and Whitburn Academy.

A Police Scotland spokesperson confirmed: “Police were called around 1.05pm on Monday, 5 September, 2022 following the report of a man approaching a child on Rannoch Road, Whitburn.

"Enquiries are currently ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident."