Gang of youths batter man in vicious 'unprovoked attack' as cops launch probe

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A man was rushed to hospital after he was attacked by a gang of youths in a vicious 'unprovoked attack'.Police have launched a probe after the incident happened on Darwin Street in Livingston, at around 3.30pm on Saturday, January 22.

The 36-year-old man was attacked by five young thugs who left him with injuries which required treatment at St John’s Hospital in the town.Officers say their enquires into the incident are ongoing and they are appealing for information.Detective Sergeant Lisa Cairney at Livingston CID said: “This would appear to be a totally unprovoked attack which left the victim requiring hospital treatment for his injuries.“I would like to speak to anyone who was in the vicinity of Darwin Street around 3.30pm on Saturday and either witnessed this incident or may have seen the group of youths hanging around.“I’d also like to ask anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage that has captured the incident to contact police urgently.”Anyone with information is asked to contact police at Livingston via 101 quoting incident number 2206 of January 22.Alternatively calls can be anonymously made to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111. Don't miss the latest news from around Scotland and beyond - Sign up to our daily newsletter here.