Police investigating a disturbance in Bathgate and have released CCTV images of a man and woman that officers believe may have information that can assist them with their investigation.

Around 1:10am on Sunday, 28 April, 2019, a disturbance occurred on Hopetoun Street, which resulted in a man being seriously injured.

Officers believe the man and woman may have information of interest to their investigation and anyone who recognises them is asked to come forward.

The man is described as white, aged in his thirties, of medium build, approximately 5ft 6ins to 5ft 10ins tall with light brown/ginger receding hair, balding on the crown and a beard or stubble. He is shown in the image wearing a short sleeved plain dark t-shirt and black training shoes with a white sole.

The woman is described as white, aged in her thirties, approximately 5ft 4ins to 5ft 6ins tall with long brown hair. She is shown in the image wearing a leopard print top tied at the waist with a black belt, black trousers, black shoes and a white handbag.

Detective Sergeant Mark Gibson, of Livingston CID said: “This incident happened after a number of people were leaving licensed premises at closing time and as such the disturbance would likely have been witnessed by other members of the public.

“We are keen to trace the man and woman in the CCTV footage and if you believe you can help us then please contact police immediately.

“Similarly, should you have any other relevant information, then you should also get in touch.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0366 of 28th April 2019, or make an anonymous report through 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.