West Lothian man, 21, rushed to hospital after assault on busy street
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A West Lothian man was raced to hospital on Monday, July 7, following an assault on a busy Broxburn street.
Police officers responded to a report of an assault on East Main Street at around 12.35pm and one 21-year-old man was taken to St John's hospital in Livingston for treatment.
Officers are now carrying out an investigation into the alleged assault.
A Police Scotland spokesperson confirmed: "Around 12.35pm on Monday, 7 July, 2025, we were called to a report of an assault on East Main Street, Broxburn.
'Emergency services attended, and a 21-year-old man was taken to St John's hospital in Livingston.
'Enquiries are ongoing.'
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