West Lothian schoolgirl, 15, sexually assaulted on footpath as police investigate

AuthorKris Gourlay
Published date22 June 2022
Publication titleEdinburghLive (Scotland)
Around 8:15am, police say the girl was walking along the footpath between Middleton Avenue and Loaninghill Road, when she was approached by a man who touched her inappropriately. The suspect in question is described as a white male who was wearing a face mask, a hooded top, dark trousers and was carrying a multi-coloured rucksack

Officers say that extensive enquiries are ongoing to trace the man responsible. Detective Inspector Stephen Wood, of Livingston Police Station, said: "Although the girl did not require medical treatment, she was left very shaken by what happened.

"Since the incident, officers have been carrying out enquiries in the surrounding area, including checking CCTV and speaking to local residents. If you were in the area at the time, please think back and get in touch with us if you have any information which may be able to assist our investigation.

"I am keen to hear from anyone who has private CCTV, doorbell camera footage, or motorists with dash cam footage. This footage could prove very useful to our enquiry."

"I am also appealing to anyone who may...

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