Plea after fears for men seen by river

Police are appealing for witnesses following a suspicious incident in Livingston, West Lothian.

A man was reported to have been standing on the wrong side of the railings at the bridge over the River Almond just before Kirkton Campus about 10pm on Monday night. Another man was seen nearby with a small dark-coloured car, but it is not known if he was speaking to the other man.

There have been no reports of missing people that match the descriptions of the two men, but police are concerned for the men’s safety.

The man who was on the wrong side of the railings is described as being white, in his early 20s, 5ft 9ins tall, of slim build and was wearing a grey hooded top

The other man was white, 5ft 6ins tall, of stocky build, and was wearing dark-coloured clothing.

Anyone with information should contact police on 0131-311 3131.