Police ScotlandA teenage boy has been charged in connection with a robbery and attempted robbery in West Lothian.
Officers were alerted to the first incident which took place at a bus stop on Deans East Road, around 4pm on Friday.
The second took place on Mowbray Rise, around 6pm on Saturday.
Police confirmed a 17-year-old male in connection with a robbery and an attempted robbery in the Livingston area.
The male has been reported to the Procurator Fiscal and is expected to appear at court at a later date.
The force also established that a group of male youths were involved in one of the attacks and are urging people with information to come forward.
Detective sergeant Kenneth Alexander said: “We are following a number of further lines of enquiry and it has been established that a group of male youths were involved in at least one of these attacks.
“A dark-coloured Vauxhall Insignia, bearing ‘P plates’ was also seen in the area of each incident.
“If you believe you can assist our enquiries, please call police on 101, quoting incident 2979 of 20 January, 2024. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, if you wish to remain anonymous.”
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