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Police in West Lothian investigating two indecent assaults in Livingston have released a further description of a man they wish to speak with urgently in order to progress their enquiries.

A 21-year-old woman was attacked in the rear garden of a property in Scott Brae at around 5.20am on Tuesday 8th April and a 27-year-old woman was assaulted within an address in Orchard Place in the early hours of Wednesday 7th May.

Detectives are very keen to speak with a man who they believe will be able to assist them in their enquiries.

The male is described as white, around 5ft 8ins to 5ft 10ins tall with dark hair and wearing a grey hooded top.

Police have information that the man has worn a pair of dark-coloured Adidas Adipure Essence trainers. He may have had a scratch on his back and injury to his pinkie finger in recent months.

Members of the public are asked to consider this description and come forward if they can assist in identifying the male.

Detective Superintendent Pat Campbell said: “We ask our communities to get in touch if they recognise the description of the man or remember seeing any suspicious activity in either Scott Brae or Orchard Place during the times of each attack.

“If you believe you know this person or have information that can help police to trace him then please contact police immediately.”

Those with information can contact Police Scotland on 101 or alternatively, the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

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John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.