West Lothian crime: Man left with serious head injuries after early morning unprovoked Linlithgow attack

Kevin Quinn
By Kevin Quinn
Published 13th Jun 2023, 08:52 BST
Updated 13th Jun 2023, 08:52 BST
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The attack happened around 2am on Sunday in Linlithgow

A man was left with serious head injuries after he was attacked in Linlithgow in the early hours of Sunday morning.

At around 2am on Sunday, June 11, the man, who is in his 40s, was standing at the entrance to Longcroft Gardens when he was approached and then attacked by another man. The attacker appeared to have been with a group of both men and women nearby.

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The man sustained serious head injuries and was treated at St John’s Hospital in Livingston. He has since been discharged.

Around 2am, the man, who is in his 40s, was standing at the entrance to Longcroft Gardens when he was approached and then attacked by another man.Around 2am, the man, who is in his 40s, was standing at the entrance to Longcroft Gardens when he was approached and then attacked by another man.
Around 2am, the man, who is in his 40s, was standing at the entrance to Longcroft Gardens when he was approached and then attacked by another man.

Police are appealing for information. Detective Sergeant Jamie Duthie, CID Livingston, said: “The injured man had been in a nearby nightclub and was waiting on friends when he was assaulted in what appears to be an unprovoked attack.

“Officers are currently checking CCTV in the area but would appeal to anyone who saw the attack, or who may have information on the group, to contact police. Unfortunately, the only description of the attacker is that he was white and in his 20s.”

Information can be passed to the officer via 101. Quote reference number 0560 of Sunday, 11 June 2023 when calling. Alternatively, details can be provided anonymously on 0800 555 111.