Woman injured during attempted theft of dog in Livingston

A woman has been injured after two men attempted to steal her dog in Livingston.

The 52-year-old was assaulted while walking her German Shepherd on a footpath in a wooded area near Nicholson Way around 8pm on Sunday 7 June.

She was approached by the men, who demanded she hand over her dog.

When she refused, she was pushed and one of the men grabbed her dog's lead.

The dog then bit one of the men, causing both to run off towards Livingston North Railway Station.

The woman suffered a minor injury, and the dog was not hurt.

The suspects are described as white, around 5'10", with what is thought to be Eastern European accents.

One had grey jogging bottoms on, and the other was wearing dark jeans.

Detective Constable Marc Lunn, Livingston CID, said: "Officers have been checking CCTV from the area as well as making local enquiries, however, are keen to speak to anyone who was in the area between 7.45 pm and 8.15 pm last night.

"It's quite a popular route for walkers so it's possible someone may have seen the two men loitering in the area or running off afterwards.

"If you have any information that may assist police with the enquiry, then please call officers at Livingston Police Office via 101. Please quote reference number 3444 of 7 June, 2020, when calling. Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

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