Police appeal for information on attempted murder

Feb 10 2011 by Alistair Watson, West Lothian Courier

Police appeal for information on attempted murder

A MAN was stabbed in Livingston on Thursday night after answering the door at his friend’s house.

The 29-year-old victim was visiting a friend at her house in Briarbank, Ladywell when he went to answer a knock at the front door at around 11.15 pm.

He was confronted by a man who stabbed him before making off.

Police are treating the incident as attempted murder, and are appealing for information.

Officers are keen to speak to a man who was seen in the area shortly before the incident.

He is described as white, 18 to 22-years-old, 5ft 8ins to 5ft 10ins tall, medium build, unshaven, with short dark hair, and was wearing a cream/fawn jacket.

A police spokesman said: “We are appealing for anyone who was in the area late on Thursday, who either witnessed the incident or saw anyone acting suspiciously, to contact police.

“Similarly, anyone who recognises the description of the man, or who has any other information that can help us, should also get in touch.”

Anyone with any information should contact Lothian and Borders Police on 0131 311 3131, or Crimestoppers in confidence and complete anonymity on 0800 555 111.