Hunt for four men after double assault and robbery in 'opportunistic' attack in Livingston

A hunt for four men has been launched after a double assault and robbery in an “opportunistic” attack in West Lothian.

Officers were alerted to the incident that happened in the Southpark Place area of Livingston around 10.30pm on Friday.

Police said that a group of four men entered the address, with the intention of stealing a Sur-ron Lightbee electric motorcycle.

The occupants of the home, a 48-year-old woman and a 42-year-old man, were assaulted and the men made off with the motorbike.

The force has since launched an appeal for information on the incident adding that it appears to have been an “opportunistic crime”.

Police described one of the men is described as being in his early 30s, with ginger hair.

The other three were said to be wearing dark clothing and had their faces covered.

Enquiries are “ongoing”.

Detective sergeant Lynn Myles, from Livingston CID, said: “This appears to have been an opportunistic crime, but we are carrying out extensive enquiries to establish the full circumstances.

“We are appealing for anyone with information on the incident, or if you believe you saw any suspicious activity in the Southpark Place area, to please come forward.

“We are also asking residents with video doorbells, or passing motorists with dash cams, to contact us as they may have useful footage for our enquiries.

“Please call police on 101, quoting incident 4068 of March 15, 2024.”